When it comes to your swimming pool, water is the most important part. After all, isn’t that why people build pools? Even the coolest, most artistic, most beautiful swimming pool is relatively useless if the water inside is bad. Keeping Read More …
Category: Service Guides & How -To
Watch a Vinyl Liner Replacement from Start to Finish
If your vinyl liner has seen better days or is worn out due to age, sunlight or other issues, a new liner is just the thing to make your pool feel bright and new again. Watch as this vinyl liner Read More …
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about water conservation
Here is a great infographic by our friend Matt over at Swim University. Fun facts about swimming pool water, and 12 Ways to Conserve Water in your Swimming Pool. . Enjoy!
Water Chemistry Levels
We get a lot of Ask the Pool Guy questions about what the proper water chemistry levels are for a swimming pool. Here are some of our guidelines that you can follow: Water Chemistry Quick Reference: FCL 1.0-3.0 ppm pH Read More …
FAQ: I’m considering a new pool liner and have some questions…
We recently exchanged emails with a customer looking to install a new pool liner this season. Here are the questions and answers: 1. I have heard several different things about the ‘mil’ of the liner, does it matter the thickness Read More …
Will a zinc anode help reduce calcuim buildup?
Question: Will a zinc anode help reduce calcium buildup? Answer: Thanks for the question about a zinc anode. What it will do is prevent further corrosion of your pool elements, but it won’t reverse the signs of calcium build up. Read More …
Latham Industry announces new seam technology for vinyl liner pools, Ask the Pool Guy to install your new UltraSeam Liner!
One common issue with pool vinyl liners are the visible floor seams that detract from the look of the pool. Finally, there’s a solution! Latham Pool Products™ innovation has produced an entirely new category of vinyl liner. Our exclusive Read More …
Q&A: Painting a gunite pool and the risk of a pool pop-out
Question: I have a house in Orlando and the pool needs painting. The only thing is I have been told that I cannot drain the pool as it will pop out of the ground. Can you advise me please on Read More …