Good morning, I have a 12′ x 24′ semi-inground oval swimming pool. It is a saltwater pool. I had someone come and set my pool up filter, saltron and he added two bags of shock. When the water was filled Read More …
Category: Service Guides & How -To
My new liner still feels like it has wrinkles – what can I do to get them out?
Question: We were able to get in the pool this weekend. The new liner looks good but we feel wrinkles in the bottom of the liner. The wrinkles are not folded over but are definitely there. We mentioned when the Read More …
Do you have a source for coping stones? I need plain concrete coping to replace some that are broken?
We suggest looking for a tile and coping supply house to find coping stones, especially if you would like to buy them direct. In Michigan, your best resource is Southfield Building Supply Address: 26460 8 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033 Read More …
Cleaning and Preventing Algae Blooms
Cleaning and Preventing Algae Blooms When caring for a swimming pool, you can actually expect not to have to spend too much time per week treating it. But, on occasion, life will get in between you and your pool, and Read More …
Is a portable pump worth it to vacuum a swimming pool?
Good afternoon I’m a first time home owner and pool owner now, we just got our pool open but there’s a lot of debris in the bottom I saw a Video on YouTube, just wanted to know from your expertise Read More …
What is Muriatic Acid – and How is it used in Swimming Pools?
What is Muriatic Acid? (Source: Wikipedia) Hydrochloric acid is a clear, colorless, highly pungent solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water. It is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid with many industrial uses. Hydrochloric acid is found naturally in gastric Read More …
I need to change my sand in my sand filter. How much sand do I need?
If you need to change the sand in your sand filter you should first check the label on your filter to determine your model and the amount of sand it needs. If you are unsure of the size of your Read More …
The Book – Ask the Pool Guy’s Everyday Guide to Swimming Pools
Have you picked up a copy of this great resource? Ask the Pool Guy, Allan Curtis, is a lifelong member of the swimming pool industry. This book is a compilation of his tips for swimming pool owners everywhere. Your pool Read More …