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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.

Your Pump Was Doing What?

November 24, 2019November 26, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

If you know our #servicemanager Mark you may see this expression on his face when he says #explaintomewhatishappeninginyourpool again?

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Bromine or Chlorine?

November 23, 2019November 25, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Chlorine has made its name known in the pool industry as king of all sanitizers due to it’s ability to fight algae and bacteria and due to its stability. Bromine can’t be stabilized the way chlorine can be with cyanuric Read More …

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Leaf Stains Happen

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Leaf stain in swimming pools are fairly common. Here are some signs that you have leaf stains in your pool: Brown stains begin to form where leaves settle Brown stains that don’t brush away like dirt would Granular chlorine lightens Read More …

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Removing Your Salt Stains

November 21, 2019November 20, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Salt water pools are growing in popularity throughout the United States. Some pool owners may be tempted to opt for the low-cost salts in order to keep their pool running more economically. This can lead to problems such as pool Read More …

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Acid Washing The Pool

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Some pool shops will automatically tell you to acid wash your pool if you present them with an issue or a pool stain. This happens simply because they don’t know what else to suggest… and in many cases you would Read More …

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Why Rust Stains Happen And How to Remove Them

November 19, 2019November 20, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Your swimming pool comes into contact with metal more often than you think. Anything that falls into the pool (bobby pins, toys, debris, etc) can leave rust stains. When they are immersed in salt water you will begin to see Read More …

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How is Your Pool Water Chemistry?

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

 You hear it over and over, balance your pool water. We get questions all the time at Ask the Pool Guy, what are the proper water chemistry levels? How do I know if my water is balanced? Here is a Read More …

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Installation Equipment For ecoFinish

November 17, 2019November 18, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Pro Vortex Gun ecoFINISH utilizes a High Output Vortex System which allows installers to apply the finishes at a fast pace. A typical crew will install about 700 square feet per hour… that means a standard size swimming pool can Read More …

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