Q.: How do you calculate the water volume on an irregularly shaped pool? A.: Divide the pool into smaller rectangles. Take the average length, average width, and the average depth and multiply them together. Multiply that number by 7.5. Add Read More …
Category: Service Guides & How -To
Ask the Pool Guy: The Pool Guy’s First Solo Service Call {Q & A}
Some of the best training is on the job training. Imagine heading out for a service call before you had a cell phone or the ability to pull up schematics and how to videos on site from the pool equipment Read More …
Above Ground Pool Closings
Above Ground Pool Closing ( Winterizing ) Locate all your winterizing supplies. This should include the cover, the air pillow, the plugs for the skimmers ( gizzmos or rubber plugs ), the winter plate ( if used ) and your Read More …
Ask the pool guy: Should I ever drain my fiberglass pool?
We are lucky to be helping many new homeowners with their swimming pools in Southeastern Michigan this year. I’ve fielded a few calls where a homeowner asks some questions about pool service, and then decides it’s probably worth hiring an Read More …
Types of Pool Covers: Plastic and Safety
In this video Dan Harrison of Pool and Spa TV talks about plastic covers and safety covers. Great for new pool owners, or if you are considering upgrading to a safety cover: Pool Safety Cover Installation — powered by Read More …
What Kind Of Pool Filter Is The Best?
There is not a best or worst pool filter. Each filter (and each piece of equipment for that matter) has it’s own benefits. Your equipment should be custom to your pool, environment and situation. As a pool owner you need Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: Should I vacuum my pool on filter or on waste? {How it Works}
Swimming Pool Supplies
Swimming pool supplies You will want to have supplies on hand for your swimming pool. Let’s start with the chemicals: STEP #1: BALANCE – Pool water must be pH balanced, with this being the first and most important step in Read More …