To protect a swimming pool diving board for the winter months, the Pool Guy recommends wrapping the board in plastic so you don’t have to contend with nuts and bolts. It keeps the board clean, and in position where it Read More …
Category: Service Guides & How -To
Close a Pool Vs. Freeze Protection
How do you Protect your Pool from the Winter Season? Freezing water can cause more than damage in your pipes. The cold can damage most pool equipment such as heaters, pumps, and filters.When the outdoor temperature drops below 32, costly Read More …
Pool Leaks and Pressure Testing
Pressure Testing is one way of finding the cause of a swimming pool leak in the plumbing system. Pressure testing: if your plumbing lines are suspect a pressure test may be performed to determine if one of the lines is Read More …
Case Study: Pool Leaks
There are a lot of questions about swimming pools and water loss. How do you know when you have a leak, and how can you recognize normal evaporation? How do I know if my swimming pool is leaking? Swimming pool Read More …
How to treat different types of algae
A swimming pool with lots of green algae, after a spring pool opening. Swimming pool algae is a common problem plaguing pool owners everywhere. Aside from deterring people from wanting to swim, algae can cause problems in swimming pools. The Read More …
Find a swimming pool leak – step by step
LOOK: Visually check for obvious signs of leaking first. Are there any leaks or drips at the equipment pad? What about the filter, pump, heater or any connections? Is the ground wet anywhere on the pad or around the equipment Read More …
How will a pool professional find my leak?
A leak detection expert will ask a lot of questions and follow a systemized approach to identifying and locating your pool leak. Identifying a pool leak Step 1: The general questions How long has the pool been leaking? When did Read More …
Evaporation: How much evaporation is normal in a swimming pool?
A normal evaporation rate will depend on the surface area of the pool, the temperature fluctuations of the pool water and the air temperature thorough the day and night, the humidity, and the wind. Water loss due to splash out Read More …