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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.

Will FerriTabs work for Well Water and Iron Problems?

May 9, 2015May 5, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

I have an above ground pool that I will be filling with water from the well. The spigot is bypassed from the water softener, and it turns rust colored after some time (1-2 hours). I believe it is high  in Read More …

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Ask the Pool Guy: Mark Gives a New Heater Operator Lesson {Legendary Escapes}

May 8, 2015July 1, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Watch this video for a quick operations guide on how a new Pentair Mastertemp Heater Works.

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My Pool Turned Green after it Rained. What do I do?

May 7, 2015May 4, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

Last year the pool turned green a couple of times after a hard rain. Anything I can do to prevent this?  Also other pool owners have told me that they shock their pool once a week should I be doing Read More …

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Chlorine Tablets in the Skimmer? Good idea or not?

May 6, 2015May 4, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

Last year I put the chlorine tablets in the filter basket in the deep end, should I use a floater instead? Yes, a floater will be better. If you put them directly in the skimmer basket they put a high Read More …

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10 Reasons Owning a Swimming Pool is Good for the Soul

May 5, 2015April 29, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

If you’re already a pool owner, chances are you have your top reasons owning your pool is good for the mind, body, and soul. If you’re not, read this list and you might just want to have one of your Read More …

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My Pool Turned Green Lots Last Summer after Hard Rain. What should I do?

May 4, 2015April 29, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

Last year the pool turned green a couple of times after a hard rain. Anything I can do to prevent this?  Also other pool owners have told me that they shock their pool once a week should I be doing Read More …

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A Look Into the Most Efficient Pool Filter: D.E. Filter

May 4, 2015April 29, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

D.E. pool filters, or diatomaceous earth filters, are the most efficient pool filters on the market today. They trap particles down to 3-5 microns, that’s way more than the naked eye can even see. How did D.E. filters become to Read More …

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Q&A Pool Turned Green After Adding Chlorine, what should we do?

May 4, 2015May 3, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

We opened our pool yesterday, The water was fine with dirt on the bottom, after we shocked and vacuumed and let the pump run. We woke up today and the pool is green, it has algae inhibit in it and Read More …

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