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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.

Ask the Pool Guy about Main Drain Requirements in Swimming Pools {Industry Advocacy}

February 14, 2014February 10, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

If you are installing a new pool or renovating an existing swimming pool, here is a little more information about the main drain requirements in your in-ground swimming pool. For all the pool knowledge you’re looking for, check out Ask Read More …

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Ask the Pool Guy: Should I Cover my Pool Heater? {Featured Products}

February 12, 2014February 10, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Mark answers the question that many of our customers have: Should I cover my pool heater for the winter? http://www.endurancepoolpro­ducts.com/protech.html For all the pool knowledge you’re looking for, check out Ask the Pool Guy HQ. Here, you’ll find everything you Read More …

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Renovating Your Pool, A Little Goes A Long Way

February 11, 2014February 7, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

After seasons, maybe even years, of family parties and rendezvous around the pool, you may have noticed your backyard losing its sparkle. Don’t worry; there is hope. Updating and renewing your pool can have a huge impact. It can be Read More …

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Ask the Pool Guy: Why is there sand in the bottom of my pool? {How it Works}

February 11, 2014February 10, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

The Pool Guy gets the question all the time “Why is there sand in the bottom of my pool?” In this video Mark answers that question with one of the possibilities – broken laterals or fingers in your sand filter. Read More …

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Why Choose a Sand Filter?

February 10, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

When it comes to swimming pool filters, you have several options to choose from. There are diatomaceous earth (DE) filters, cartridge filters, and sand filters.  Each of these types have many good qualities that set them apart from one another. Read More …

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Working With Water

February 10, 2014February 7, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Do you love to be in the water? Are you the person who can’t wait to open your pool as soon as it’s remotely warm enough? Why not put your passion to good use and create a career around something Read More …

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Scary Black Spots in the Swimming Pool: Black Algae

February 10, 2014May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

How to avoid the awful black spot this summer It’s first warm day of spring. You go outside, bursting with excitement, and are imagining your first plunge in your refreshing, clear blue pool water. Then all of a sudden, as Read More …

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Ask the Pool Guy: Philosophy: Just Show Up {On Location, Philosophy}

February 10, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

You’ll see the Pool Guy at the major industry shows. He keeps showing up to gain knowledge in the industry, and because he recognized the need for an industry advocate. The philosophy is to keep showing up, gaining influence, creating Read More …

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