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Category: Service Guides & How -To

Pool Care & Safety Checks

May 19, 2015November 19, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

Pools need regular care and maintenance. Go through this item checklist to make sure you are properly taking care of every aspect of your pool throughout the seasons. Pump baskets. Check your pump basket for cracks and splits. If your Read More …

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How Can an Automatic Safety Cover Help You?

May 16, 2015May 7, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

Automatic Safety covers offer more than protection for pools, research has proven that safety covers provide a solution for more then 90% evaporation keeping more water in the pools, a 70% reduction in heating costs due to the conductive actions of Read More …

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Do I need a heater to have a Salt System?

May 16, 2015April 23, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

A salt system works when the water temperature is above 52 degrees. Before the pool reaches that temperature another form of chlorine would need to be used. Most of our pool owners who do have salt systems have not yet Read More …

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Vinyl Liner Bulges: How They Appear and How to Prevent

May 15, 2015May 5, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

There are invisible forces at work underneath your pool. These forces are known as hydrostatic pressure. This pressure is what forms cracks in the shell of your pool and bulges in your vinyl. Vinyl liners actually have an advantage over Read More …

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Drainage Issues on a Patio

May 15, 2015May 5, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

Good morning pool guy….What is the easiest way to install several 3 or 4 inch drains in an existing pool deck to get rid of water that puddles?  is it as simple boring a hole with a concrete cutter into Read More …

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Discussing Geothermal Heaters

May 14, 2015May 5, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

Geothermal heaters are being called a ‘renewable heat source’ by the U.S. Department of Energy. This is the fastest growing segment in the heating industry. It’s becoming more popular for pool and spas worldwide. Reviewing Heat-Pump Technology In the pool Read More …

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Elements of the Perfect Rock Garden

May 13, 2015May 5, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

Thinking about having a rock or ‘zen’ garden? Here are some essential elements to bring out your inner zen: Stone Large stones and boulders are considered islands in the Japanese rock gardens. Stone exists also in other features like bridges Read More …

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PAINTING POOLS

May 11, 2015May 5, 2015 Ask the Pool Guy

PAINTING POOLS – IMPORTANT NOTE If you have a gunite pool it is important to note that painting might not be the right choice for your pool. Once you paint a pool, you have to always paint a pool. This Read More …

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