While walking the Atlantic City swimming pool show, we met a great company by the name of Eco Blu. They have just developed and applied for a patent on a new swimming pool return jet that dilates based on the Read More …
Category: Service Guides & How -To
Ask the Pool Guy: What causes leaking in heat exchangers in a swimming pool?
Here’s the question that came across the Pool Guy’s facebook page: I have a question. We had anodes installed over the summer to prevent corrosion in our pool and spa heaters. It seems to have had the opposite effect as Read More …
Salt Generating Systems
Salt systems are a huge trend in pools. The chlorine generators use ordinary salt and break it apart into sodium and chlorine. The chlorine cleans your pool and clears the water; then, when the chlorine has done it’s job, it Read More …
How do you start a salt water pool?
To start a salt water pool you will need a salt generator/salt cell which has a unit that is plumbed into your swimming pool system, and a power source for the cell. You would then follow the manufacturer’s directions to Read More …
How do you vacuum a salt water pool?
You can vacuum a salt water pool the same way you would a non salt water pool. If you are vacuuming on the filter setting, your filter will help to clean the debris out of the pool. If you are Read More …
How do you soften water in a salt water pool?
Salt water would create soft water in your pool. You should follow the manufacturer directions and recommendations for the proper amount of salt in your pool, typically 2700-3400ppm (parts per million) for your salt cell to work properly. When you Read More …
How often should I backwash a swimming pool?
You should backwash a swimming pool filtration system (sand or de) when the pool system needs it. You will be able to tell it is time by a number of factors.. When the system doesn’t run as well as it Read More …
The Newest, Easiest Way to Keep Your Pool Clean
Everyone wants a clean, clear swimming pool. The problem is that it often takes a lot of time and effort on a homeowner’s part to get that. If you have the time and want to spend it on vacuuming your Read More …