We use the MDX R3 Debris Drain from Paramount on our new construction. They have both gunite and vinyl versions, are VGB compliant, and are great with the in-floor systems. MDX-R3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS IAPMO tested to meet the ASME Read More …
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What to consider if you are thinking about installing a swimming pool…
If you are considering a swimming pool, congratulations! Here are a few things to think about as you start your swimming pool planning: Price. How much do you want to, or can you spend? What is your rough budget? What Read More …
Filling your Swimming Pool – By Hose – City or Well Water or By Truck
If you need to fill a swimming pool there are a few ways you can approach filling the pool. City/Municipal Water: You can use the hose and fill from your water supply. If you have city water, you will typically Read More …
Causes and Cures for Cloudy Water
This probably what we get the calls for the most here in the office! Cloudy water, rusty water, and green water. Cloudy Water: Cloudy water can be caused by high pH or high Alkalinity. To fix this issue, lower the Read More …
Increasing Productivity and Happiness in a Pool Company
We have done a lot of work on our certain way here at Ask the Pool Guy. All of our people have the ability to carry our company certain way through all of the work that they do. We have Read More …
Penny the Pool Dog
Penny the pool dog is almost always on the job with Al and his crew she is just as much a part of the team as someone mixing the concrete! During an interview Al will even bring Penny along. Penny Read More …
Swimming Pool Glossary A-C
ACID: When speaking of pools, acid refers to muriatic acid, a diluted hydrochloric acid. ACID DEMAND: The amount of acid required to bring high pH or total alkalinity down to their proper levels. This is measured by an acid demand test. ACID RAIN: Read More …
Quick Fact: Pool Evaporation Rates
The last thing you want to see at the end of a long day is water loss in your pool. This can be the result of one of two things: a leak or water evaporation. If you have a household Read More …