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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.

The Infloor Valve Issue

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask The Pool Guy Q & A: Here, Al addresses the infloor valve issue.

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Where to purchase in floor cleaning system tools?

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Ask the Pool Guy

There are quite a few in floor cleaning systems on the market in the swimming pool arena. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of the tools to reseat the heads themselves. Most pool pros carry some on the truck with Read More …

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How Do You Descale The Pentair Mastertemp Pool Heater?

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 Ask the Pool Guy

Here, Ask the Pool Guy’s Mark descales a Pentair Mastertemp Swimming Pool Heater. He does this when there is a lot of build up of scale, and scale is the mineral deposits from your water!

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When The Pentair Pump Gets Too Loud

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 Ask the Pool Guy

This video is to show how loud this pump is! Any louder and it might start to disturb your sleep, or your neighbor. When the bearings or motor starts to sound loud, either new bearings or a pump replacement may Read More …

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The Brown Pool Spots

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask The Pool Guy Q & A: What are those brown spots on the bottom of my gunite pool?

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Vacuuming And Backwashing Your Pool – Tips

March 4, 2021March 5, 2021 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask the Pool Guy Q & A: How should you vacuum and backwash your pool? Are you a new pool owner or need a refresher on how to take care of your pool properly? Here an awesome video to help Read More …

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Refinishing Pool Waterfall and Splotches

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask the Pool Guy Q & A: Here Al answers a question about refinishing a pool waterfall and about the white splotches.

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EcoFinish Defined

February 28, 2021March 1, 2021 Ask the Pool Guy

In this video, Al breaks down exactly what ecoFinish is and how it came to be. This revolutionary product has seen an increase in demand and for good reason too.

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