Technology has come a long way since the beginning of swimming pools. Swimming pool automation allows a pool owner to control almost all aspects of their pool from a remote device such as a smartphone. There are different levels of Read More …
Category: How it Works – Swimming Pool
Weekly Pool Cleaning Schedule
In order to keep your pool up and running properly you’ll need to perform basic weekly cleaning and pool service. You can take care of it yourself or join a weekly cleaning service route so all you have to do Read More …
Will my intellichlor work when the pool water is cold?
intelliChlor Salt Generating units by Pentair are a popular option for swimming pools. The cells, when combined with an easyTouch or intelliTouch control center need to be enabled to tell them to turn on and start working. If the pool Read More …
My Multiport Is Leaking Down My Backwash Line
It is important to not turn the multiport handle while you pool is running. If you do, the force of the water will move the spider gasket inside of the multiport, which keeps the water where it is supposed to Read More …
How A Sand Filter Works
We have some great photos of a recent sand change that shows how the water enters the sand filter from the top and gets pushed down through the bed of sand. (The sand has already been removed, the internal parts Read More …
Pentair Pool DE Filter – How much DE Should I add? What is the Sq. ft. of my Filter?
The owners manuals for pool equipment are wonderful things. They contain so much information and specifics about your pool equipment! The good news is if you don’t know where yours are, or if you lost it, or it got wet, Read More …
Leaking Fiberglass Sand Filter
Leaking fiberglass sand filter – if your filter gets to this point, it must be replaced!
Pool Opening Steps
Step 1: Start pumping water off the cover with a trash pump with 3″ hoses. Step 2, When the cover is clear remove the pump and the waterbags, remove the cover from the pool. Fold the cover and waterbags to Read More …