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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.

Managing Swimming Pool Temperature for Energy Efficiency

April 5, 2014April 1, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

The water temperature you desire for your swimming pool not only affects the size of the pool’s heater, but also your heating costs if use a gas or heat pump pool heater. Pool water temperatures typically range from 78ºF to 82ºF. The American Red Cross Read More …

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Types of Pool Covers for Energy Savings

April 4, 2014April 1, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

You can significantly reduce swimming pool heating costs by using a pool cover. On the following pages, see the tables showing the costs of heating pools with and without pool covers in different U.S. cities: Estimating Heat Pump Swimming Pool Read More …

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Heating your Pool with Solar

April 3, 2014March 29, 2018 Ask the Pool Guy

An example of a solar pool heater. (Original Article by Energy.Gov) You can significantly reduce swimming pool heating costs by installing a solar pool heater. They’re cost competitive with both gas and heat pump pool heaters, and they have very Read More …

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Congratulations to Pentair: Awarded ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year

April 3, 2014April 4, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today named Pentair Aquatic Systems as a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about energy efficiency. Later Read More …

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No More Green Monster: Get your pool back in shape for spring

April 2, 2014February 7, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Get your pool back in shape for spring There is nothing worse then uncovering your pool for the first time and discovering it to be green and unappealing looking. It’s a common problem that occurs before spring but there is Read More …

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Solar V. Gas/Propane Heater V. Heat Pump

April 1, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Here is a helpful discussion by the guys from River Pools about solar heating, heat pumps and gas or propane heaters for swimming pools  

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Custom Pool Tools Deck Anchor Removal

March 31, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

This is a great product for replacing safety cover grommets in concrete. The Pool Guy gives this product a definite Pool Guy Thumbs Up! Custom Pool Tools new Deck Anchor Removal Tool makes quick work of getting swimming pool cover Read More …

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Ask the Pool Guy’s take on the Backyard Pool and Spa Show {Legendary Escapes}

March 28, 2014March 27, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

We interviewed the Pool Guy during the 2014 Backyard Pool and Spa Show. Here’s what he thinks, and hopes for the industry moving forward: Influence and Innovation.

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