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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.

Lifespan of Sand in a Sand Filter

June 22, 2013 Ask the Pool Guy

Q: Just watched your awesome VIDEO on YOUTUBE, “When to change sand in a sand filter …” …  very helpful and insightful, especially the explanation about  “the filter working better over time …”.  My sand filter was installed in 2008, Read More …

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Causes and Cures for Cloudy Water

June 17, 2013May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

We get calls, emails, and comments about cloudy water all the time. It’s one of the most common problems in a swimming pool, and the reasons for cloudy water are almost endless. Here, we’ll walk you through the most common Read More …

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Video: How to Properly Test Pool Water

June 14, 2013May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Maintaining proper water chemistry in your swimming pool is essential. Improper chemistry can negatively affect pools and swimmers, and unchecked water over time can lead to serious damage to your pool and equipment. But checking your water chemistry is easy Read More …

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Buying Pool Chemicals: Where and Why?

May 22, 2013May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

When it comes to pool chemicals, there are a lot of options. It can be overwhelming to try to decide which products you need, what brands to buy, and even where to buy them. Is it really necessary to go Read More …

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Water Matters

May 21, 2013May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

When it comes to your swimming pool, water is the most important part. After all, isn’t that why people build pools? Even the coolest, most artistic, most beautiful swimming pool is relatively useless if the water inside is bad. Keeping Read More …

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AmerBrite White LED Lamp offers a plug-in replacement

May 8, 2013April 23, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

The AmerBrite White LED Lamp offers a plug-in replacement for the best-selling Pentair Amerlite luminaire. The AmerBrite White LED lamp brings the luminous splendor of LED technology to the best-selling Amerlite light series. With its convenient Edison screw base, the Read More …

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Watch a Vinyl Liner Replacement from Start to Finish

May 3, 2013April 15, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

If your vinyl liner has seen better days or is worn out due to age, sunlight or other issues, a new liner is just the thing to make your pool feel bright and new again. Watch as this vinyl liner Read More …

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Celebrate Earth Day by learning about water conservation

April 22, 2013May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Here is a great infographic by our friend Matt over at Swim University. Fun facts about swimming pool water, and 12 Ways to Conserve Water in your Swimming Pool. . Enjoy!

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