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Author: Ask the Pool Guy

For all the pool knowledge you're looking for, check out Ask the Pool Guy HQ. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about swimming pools, all in one place. Ask the Pool Guy is passionate about sharing the vast knowledge he has acquired throughout his decades in the pool industry, and he wants to make sure everyone has an enjoyable pool experience. If you can't find the information you're looking for here, you can contact him or a capable member of his team! Visit our Ask the Pool Guy Website: https://www.askthepoolguy.com Legendary Escapes is the home of the hybrid swimming pool. Al, the designer and builder, and his team are passionate about creating unique, one-of-a-kind pools. They are constantly innovating and coming up with new ways to better serve their clients. No two Legendary Escapes pools are alike, and they are unlike any pool you'll find elsewhere. Our website showcases our projects, as well as providing helpful information if you're a current pool owner or considering building a swimming pool. To learn more about the construction arm of Ask the Pool Guy, check out the Legendary Escapes website: http://www.LegendaryEscapes.com Ask the Pool Guy and Legendary Escapes are striving to share the knowledge! We don't think homeowners in SE Michigan should be the only people who have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, hybrid swimming pool; so we're working with builders across the country to bring hybrid pools to you. We're happy to work with local builders, wherever "local" might be, to design and build beautiful pools all over the country.

Meet Jesse

June 22, 2015March 10, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Jesse is the middle of Al’s three daughters. She works with her aunt Karen doing tile jobs and helping build rocks and sculptures. Jesse does what ever she is told, if she gets assigned something she doesn’t really know how Read More …

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Homeowners and Ask The Pool Guy

June 22, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

Before the process even beings, when we get that initial phone call, saying I want a pool from you guys, we first talk to you to see if you have a mindset that fits the projects we build. Then we Read More …

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Pool Light Alternatives?

June 20, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

I replaced the liner in my pool this year, unfortunately the conduit to the pool light had collapsed and I lost the use of my pool light (inground). What is the best alternative lighting for a pool without an installed Read More …

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Detecting a Leak

June 19, 2015November 19, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

All pools lose water due to evaporation- this is natural and inevitable. Do you notice your pool losing water more quickly than normal? If you are needed to add more than 2 inches of water to your pool each week, Read More …

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How To: Acid Washing

June 18, 2015November 19, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Have you ever heard of acid washing your pool? It is sometimes referred to as ‘drain & clean’. This is an extreme way to clean your pool and is usually necessary only if your pool has turned dark, strange colors. Read More …

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All About Robotic Pool Cleaners

June 17, 2015November 19, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Robotic pool cleaners work with all pool types. They are self-contained and are only inserted into the pool when there is a need for cleaning. Our favorite brand of robotic cleaners is the Dolphin by Maytronics. To use these, a Read More …

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Discussion: Pressure-Side Pool Cleaners

June 16, 2015November 19, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

There are many different types of pool cleaners. Today we will talk about pressure-side pool cleaners. These are sometimes referred to as ‘booster pump’ type cleaners. The water that is pumped back to the pool propels these units. They have Read More …

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If I have a Kafko track, do I have to replace my liner with a Kafko Liner?

June 12, 2015June 3, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

Hi, house we bought has inground 18×36 rectangle pool. We are replacing the liner which is a Kafko one.  Since the snap lock tracts are already there, must we buy another Kafko liner or will any other liner also fit Read More …

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