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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.

How to Close and Inground Pool {Pool and Spa TV}

October 1, 2014May 15, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

How To Close An Inground Pool – Part 1 – Introduction & Explaining Pool Winterizing Supplies – Poolandspa.com TV. How To Close An Inground Pool – Part 2 – Removing The Deck Equipment and Winterizing Filter System – Poolandspa.com TV. Read More …

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Ponds, Pools, and Things to Ponder

September 30, 2014May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

We have done some checking on the pond vs. pool discussion that seems to be going around the industry these days. Here is an AQUA Magazine article about blending both. Here is a Pool Guy Original – pond with mine Read More …

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Keep Your Pool Healthy All Winter Long

September 30, 2014March 19, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Don’t forget your pool needs maintenance in the winter, too! While you and your family may not be enjoying your pool all winter long, it still needs some attention and care. By taking preventative action, you can save yourself a Read More …

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Swimming Pool Floats

September 28, 2014July 18, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

A swimming float is normally used for toddlers or other very young children who are beginning to learn how to swim, or during exercise for therapeutic or training purposes. These devices, which come in many shapes and types, are used Read More …

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Discussing Chlorine Chemistry

September 27, 2014September 18, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Brief History of Chlorine Chlorine was discovered in 1774 by a chemist from Sweeden named Carl Scheele. He mixed the element Chlorine with a powdered pryslusite into muriatic acid. Chlorine was then named ‘chlorine’ because of its greenish color- stemming Read More …

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Natural Chemistry

September 26, 2014April 23, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

Natural Chemistry Natural Chemistry is proud to release a new line of products exclusively formulated for the pool professional. Whether you are a service company, HMAC manager or take care of larger water, this line of products is for you. Read More …

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Industrial Test Systems eXact® iDip™

September 25, 2014July 13, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

The new eXact® iDip™ by Industrial Test Systems, Inc. (ITS) is the first product in the recreational water testing market to provide complete wireless connectivity between the iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod Touch® and a handheld photometer. Data is transferred between Read More …

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Homeowners Pool Safety

September 24, 2014July 18, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Pools can be tons of fun! Even though they are fun for everyone, homeowners must make smart decisions about their pools and protecting those who use the pool, and around them. Young children get into anything and everything they can, Read More …

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