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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.

When You Need Salt System Advice

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask The Pool Guy Q & A: Our salt system is no longer working well. What do you suggest?

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The Salt Cell Issue

August 25, 2020August 24, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask The Pool Guy Q & A: We are trying to diagnose a salt cell issue we are having. Could you please help?

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When Sand is Stuck to Bottom of Pool

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask The Pool Guy Q & A: The sand is stuck to the bottom of our pool. What’s going on, and how do we fix this issue?

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Does Your Solar Pool Cover Burn in the Sun?

August 23, 2020August 24, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask The Pool Guy Q&A: My solar pool cover burns in the sun. What’s going on?

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Changing Sand in a Sand Filter

August 22, 2020August 23, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Some of our viewers wonder how often the sand should be changed in a sand filter, so here the pool guy answers those questions. His recommendation is as follows: change the sand in a sand filter when your system tells Read More …

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When the Sand Comes Out of Pool Jets

August 21, 2020August 22, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask The Pool Guy Q&A: Why is there sand coming out of my jets after the laterals have been replaced? Watch Al respond in this quick video.

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Winterizing In-Floor Cleaning Valves

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

In this video, Ask the Pool Guy’s Al talks about winterizing in-floor cleaning valves for swimming pools. He describes the advantage of installing a by-pass valve for your in-floor cleaning system.

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Got Bromine?

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Bromine is something that no one seems to know much about. So what is it? In this video, Al does an AWESOME job explaining it for us!

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