The ClearDeck® Solar Blanket System is installed flush with your pool deck, so it hides the solar blanket out-of-sight, out of the way, and out of the sun when not in use. Thousands have been installed in Canada, the US and Australia through over 300 pool building companies. Since 2001, Read More …
Author: Ask the Pool Guy
Should I go with 1.5hp or 3.0hp Pentair Variable Speed Pumps?
I currently have a Jacuzzi 1 HP motor (14 years old). Jacuzzi Sand filter, Raypak heater and one small water feature. ~25000 gal pool. I am planning on replacing the pump with a VS pump. Looking at the Pentair pumps. Read More …
I added Floc (flocculant) now my returns have dirty water coming out?
After you add floc vacuum on waste so the large particles go directly out of the pool. You may have to add additional water, but that will allow you to get it out of the water. I’d also look at Read More …
Cloudy Water Issues – What are they from?
To work on Cloudy Pool Water Issues First thing I’d always do is add a case of liquid chlorine to the pool to reach breakpoint chlorination. It should take care of the issue if it is algae/organic waste. If that Read More …
Zen Gardens: Find Your Inner “Zen”
Zen means finding your inner meditation. Finding a peaceful place- being in that place. No matter what religion you are, incorporating a zen garden into your backyard pool design will not only look beautiful, it will help to bring peace Read More …
Leaktronics now has a visual meter for leak detection!
This is what separates the men from the boys. The LT1000 Amplifier – the heart of all LeakTronics Kits The LT1000 is the backbone of LeakTronics Leak Detection Kits. Contractors asked for a visual meter so we designed the LT1000 with filter and Read More …
I have stubborn Black Clumps – is it Black Algae?
Not sure if I have algae or not but I feel it may be. I just opened it chlorine levels are good but the pH and alkalinity isn’t there yet though. The water is clear but at the bottom I Read More …
My raised spa water level lowers when the pump is not running, is this normal?
Also, the spa level lowers over night. Is that because I turn the breaker off? Thanks for the help! Answer: If the spa is connected to the pool, and the water level changes overnight when the pump is turned off, Read More …
