With the number of cases of water and Gatorade our crew consumes on a regular basis, we at Ask the Pool Guy are regulars at our local Costco. We also love their magazine, The Costco Connection, which often has helpful Read More …
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Swim University’s Pool Care Rap
Last week, our friend Matt over at Swim University debuted an industry first: a pool care rap. We had a bit of a head’s-up on this project, as Matt had contacted us about sponsoring the project. From the very first email we Read More …
Our Mission and Our Limits
Here at Ask the Pool Guy, our mission is simple. We call it H3, and it stands for this: Happy Pools, Happy Customers, Happy Pool Guy. We do our very best to keep our customers and their pools happy, and Read More …
Buying or Selling a Home with a Pool
Pool inspections can be done to give a buyer an objective assessment of the condition of a swimming pool. Of course if the pool is closed (during the winter months especially), only a visual inspection can be made. The swimming Read More …
Lifespan of Sand in a Sand Filter
Q: Just watched your awesome VIDEO on YOUTUBE, “When to change sand in a sand filter …” … very helpful and insightful, especially the explanation about “the filter working better over time …”. My sand filter was installed in 2008, Read More …
Causes and Cures for Cloudy Water
We get calls, emails, and comments about cloudy water all the time. It’s one of the most common problems in a swimming pool, and the reasons for cloudy water are almost endless. Here, we’ll walk you through the most common Read More …
Video: How to Properly Test Pool Water
Maintaining proper water chemistry in your swimming pool is essential. Improper chemistry can negatively affect pools and swimmers, and unchecked water over time can lead to serious damage to your pool and equipment. But checking your water chemistry is easy Read More …
Buying Pool Chemicals: Where and Why?
When it comes to pool chemicals, there are a lot of options. It can be overwhelming to try to decide which products you need, what brands to buy, and even where to buy them. Is it really necessary to go Read More …