Mr. Pool Guy: We have an above ground pool and it was professionally done, surveyed, we keep the chemicals correct and etc. However, after a really bad rain storm two weeks ago, the rim around the pool got some kind Read More …
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DE Filter Maintenance, Cleaning the Grids
It is a great idea once per year to clean the grids of your DE filter to clear the compacted DE and debris that become lodged in the grids. A garden hose and solution of muriatic acid can be used Read More …
Leaking Fiberglass Sand Filter
Leaking fiberglass sand filter – if your filter gets to this point, it must be replaced!
Can I add bromine to a Chlorine pool?
http://www.SwimmingPoolSteve.com – If you are thinking of adding bromine into a chlorine pool you should NOT do this. Adding bromine to a chlorine pool with result in now having a bromine pool – and the only way to change back Read More …
Shout out to Katie!
Katie is the first smiling face people meet or hear on the phone when they call in with Ask the Pool Guy questions or service requests. She has her work cut out for her each day coordinating service, providing customer Read More …
My water is green and cloudy after shocking – what can I do?
Q: I put all the proper chemicals in the pool I vacuum the shallow part but not the deep end and the water is still cloudy after 2 days of the filter running and now the chlorine is a little Read More …
How to unstick your booster pump
If your pool equipment sits for a length of time – especially over the winter, the pump may become stuck. Here is a quick tip on how to unstick a stuck booster pump.
What should I do if DE blows back into my pool?
If you have de blowing back into your pool, that most likely means your de grids need to be cleaned, or replaced. Open up the filter, clean the grids and check for tears and damage. If they are, replace them! Read More …