Skip to content
  • 248-478-4978
  • team@askthepoolguy.com
Notice: Call to Schedule Michigan Service
About The Team
  • Who We Are
  • The Pool Guy
  • Our Team
  • The “Sweatshirt” Club
  • Careers
  • Pool Industry Professionals
Ask the Pool Guy
  • Home
  • Watch
  • Learn
    • Articles
    • Pool Encyclopedia
    • Types of Swimming Pools
    • Swimming Pool System {How it Works}
    • Pool Equipment Troubleshoot Guide
    • ecoFinish
      • About ecoFinish
      • ecoFinish FAQ and Video
    • Renovation
      • Porcelain Pavers evo
      • Quartzite Coping by NPT
      • Pool Removal
      • Tile and Coping Renovation
      • Tile Selection: Noble Tile
      • Tile Selection NPT
  • Resources
    • Find a Pool Guy
      • List Your Company
      • Directory: Categories
      • Directory: View All
      • Join the Directory
    • Pentair intelliFlo Pump
    • Pentair Mastertemp Heater
    • Pool Cleaners
    • Pool Fence
    • Pool Financing
    • Safety Covers – Kafko/Coverstar
    • Safety Covers – Merlin Industries
    • Salt Generating System – Pentair intelliChlor
    • Salt Systems
    • Salt Systems and Electrolysis
    • Staining: Manganese
    • Swimming Pool System {How it Works}
    • Plumbing & Valves
    • Pumps
    • Sand Filters
    • Tru-Tile by Latham Industries in Vinyl and Hybrid Pools
    • Variable Speed Pump – Pentair intelliFlo
    • Vinyl Liners – Kafko Mfg.
    • Vinyl Liners: Loop Loc
    • Water Chemistry
    • Water Haulers – Michigan
    • Water Matters
    • Weekly Cleaning – Weekly Service – Weekly Cleaning Service
  • Questions
    • Ask a question
    • Contact Us
  • FerriTabs
    • Shop Pool Supplies on Amazon
    • Shop FerriTabs Direct
    • FerriTabs – CANADA
    • FerriTabs Special 2/$60
    • FerriTabs
    • Cart
    • Checkout
  • More
    • Legendary Escapes

Author: Ask the Pool Guy

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.

Pentair Lube-Free Valves

July 15, 2011April 23, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

Pentair provides a variety of valves for your equipment. Lube-free valves are easily installed and easy to use. When paired with Pentair valve actuators, they’re the perfect solution for fully automated operation. Features All valves available in CPVC or PVC Read More …

Productslubefree, pentair, valves

Hi-Flow Backwash Valve

July 14, 2011April 23, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

The Hi-Flow valve provides precise control of pool filter functions and is designed to perform flawlessly for years to come. Features PVC body Large, one-piece handle for trouble free operation Six-position, positive-lock operation Noryl heavy-duty diverter 2 in. ports for Read More …

Productsbackwash, hiflow, valve

WhisperFloXF High Performance Pump

July 13, 2011April 23, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

WhisperFloXF is the most powerful and efficient WhisperFlo ever. Every aspect of the pump works together to create a model of efficiency.With capabilities in excess of 200 gpm, WhisperFloXF is an ideal choice for many residential and commercial applications; especially Read More …

Productshigh, performance, pump, whisperfloxf

What’s the best type of pool for Michigan’s climate?

July 13, 2011 Ask the Pool Guy

In Michigan we have a freeze thaw cycle that much of the midwest also experiences. Without getting into a weather lesson (though we could, just ask!), we will tell you that because of the freeze/thaw cycle, and the Michigan winter, Read More …

Ask the Pool Guybest, climate, for, michigan, of, Pool, the, type, what2 Comments

Pentair Tagelus Fiberglass Sand Filter

July 12, 2011April 23, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

Sand filters have been popular for decades because of their performance, value and ease of use. Pentair’s Tagelus filter is the best of the best. The Tagelus filter features a unique one-piece, fiberglass reinforced tank with superior strength and durability. Read More …

Productsfiberglass, filter, pentair, sand, tagelus

Unicel Replacement Cartridges

June 26, 2011May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Aftermarket Replacement Cartridges, DE Grids Unicel Unicel offers a full line of replacement filter elements and DE grids. They include replacement pleated elements for all makes of pool and spa cartridge filter systems; replacement rectangular DE grids (center port, top Read More …

Productscartridges, replacement, unicel

Space Pod Roman Fountains

June 26, 2011 Ask the Pool Guy

Space Pod Roman Fountains The Space Pod from Roman Fountains Corp. is a flush-mounted, modular, dry-deck nozzle system. It is available with nozzle sequencing and LED lighting options, and is ADA-compliant. For more information, contact 800.794.1801 or visit www.romanfountains.com.  

Productsfountains, pod, roman, space

Water Chemistry Light Reading Resources ;o)

June 26, 2011May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

We get requests and questions about water chemistry all the time. Here we have compiled a list of websites that you can use as a resource while investigating what you need to know about water chemistry for your backyard swimming Read More …

Ask the Pool Guychemistry, light, o, reading, resources, water

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Choose a topic to learn more!

algae allan curtis ask the pool girl ask the pool guy chlorine ecofinish escapes ferritabs fiberglass filter green gunite guy guys hybrid swimming pool hybrid swimming pools ic40 industry iron legendary liner location michigan new pentair Pool Pool Guy pools products pump safety salt sand sand filter spa swimming swimming pool system the tile tv vinyl vinyl liner water water chemistry
2016 HOUZZ2 copy2016 SOCIAL YOUTUBE Ask the Pool Guy 2016 SOCIAL FACEBOOK copy 2016 SOCIAL PINTEREST copy 2016 SOCIAL itunes copy2016 SOCIALTWITTER Ask the Pool Guy copy

Pool Resources

ecoFinish Michigan

2016 SOCIAL ECOFINISH copy

Get Your Pool Guy Hoodie

Ask the Pool Guy Official Hoodie
Ask the Pool Guy Official Hoodie by AskthePoolGuy
Look at Ask T-Shirts online at Zazzle.com

Legendary Escapes Hoodie

Legendary Escapes Hoodie
Legendary Escapes Hoodie by LegendaryEscapes
View other Legendaryescapes T-Shirts at Zazzle.com
2014 On Location 3 YouTube web   2014 On Location 3 Facebookweb   2014 On Location best of houzz web   2014 On Location Twitterweb   2014 On Location Pinterest web   ITUNES copy  

Shop Original

YouTube

Shop FerriTabs

Shop

Copyright. Ask the Pool Guy® All rights reserved.
Proudly powered by WordPress | Education Hub by WEN Themes
Call Now Button