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What you need to know to choose a Vinyl Liner for your Swimming Pool

January 31, 2018July 13, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy
Ask the Pool Guy Liner Replacement Before and After

You may have heard liners referred to in thickness, mil or gauge. What do these terms mean, and how does it relate to your swimming pool? Mil vs. Gauge A “mil” is a unit of measurement used to describe a Read More …

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Types of Swimming Pools

June 3, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

Fiberglass Pools Fiberglass pools are pre-made and set into a hole in the ground. Once it is inserted into the pre-dug hole, everything is then placed around it and inside it. Fiberglass pools require the least amount of swimming pool Read More …

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Should I Build a Natural Swimming Pool?

May 26, 2017May 24, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

Natural swimming pools began in Europe in the early 1980’s. At first it seemed to be more of an artistic thing, now it’s more of an issue of ‘sustainability’. Natural swimming pools may cost more upfront to create, but they Read More …

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How Do I Install Tile in My Swimming Pool?

May 11, 2017May 9, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

Tile is probably one of the most beautiful materials used when designing and decorating swimming pools. Glass tile is delicate yet durable and can survive any climate (if it is installed correctly). Some people, in order to save money, skip Read More …

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How It Works: Your Swimming Pool Pump

May 2, 2017April 27, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

Most pool owners would agree a swimming pool is a great addition to your home. Not only does it add to the quality of your life, it also can add equity to the home. They are great for entertaining and Read More …

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A Brief on Swimming Pool Automation

April 25, 2017April 19, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

Technology has come a long way since the beginning of swimming pools. Swimming pool automation allows a pool owner to control almost all aspects of their pool from a remote device such as a smartphone. There are different levels of Read More …

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Are Bubbles in the Return Jets Normal in my Swimming Pool?

August 2, 2016August 31, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Question: Is it a problem if you see the water (which looks like air bubbles) coming out of the return, or should you not see any water coming out of the return? I so have to bleed the filter quite Read More …

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What Horizontal Cracking Means in your Swimming Pool Tile Line

July 25, 2016September 2, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Horizontal cracking in your swimming pool around the top edge or in the tile line can point to beam shear, which occurs when the patio pushes against the top beam of the gunite pool resulting in a horizontal crack. The Read More …

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