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POOL SLAM: How to SLAM a Swimming Pool to Get Rid of Ammonia or Algae

What is Pool SLAM? SLAM stands for ‘Shock Level and Maintain.’ Pool Slam means adding chlorine to your pool or spa to reach and maintain particular free chlorine (FC) shock levels to eliminate algae or ammonia. So you know SLAM is not a pool chemical. There are no shortcuts to getting rid of algae or ammonia; the SLAM…
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How to Select the Right Swimming Pool Filter

Swimming pool filter cleans your water by removing debris and dead bacteria that might get into your pool and make your water dirty and cloudy. Whether for residential or commercial pools, inground or above-ground pools, there are three types of swimming pool filters and to know which is best for you, you have to know…
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When and How to Backwash DE or Sand Pool Filter

Every pool filter has a backwash setting among other multiport valve settings, which is important in cleaning your filter at least once a week for sand filter and after 3 – 4 weeks for DE filters in order to free the filter of dirt and debris it has collected while filtering your pool water. If…
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3 Types of Swimming Pool Algae and How to Get Rid of Them

Swimming pool algae come in three different colors that are green, black, and yellow. Green algae are the most common but not quit a task to get rid of since it floats freely on your water or hung loosely on pool walls and floor, unlike black or mustard(yellow) algae that come with strong roots making…
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How to Choose the Right Pool Heater for Your Spa or Pool: Gas Heater, Electric Heat Pump or Solar Heater?

During cold seasons like winter, swimming pools often become ice-cold and are typically winterized, meaning they are closed until the warmer months return. However, for those who enjoy swimming or relaxing in warm water year-round, pool heaters offer a perfect solution to keep your pool or spa warm and inviting, even in the chilliest weather.…
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How to Clear Cloudy Pool Water Fast: Fix Murky Swimming Pools in 3 Easy Steps

Cloudy swimming pool water isn’t just unpleasant to look at—it’s often a sign that something’s wrong with your pool chemistry or filtration system. Whether your water looks milky, dull, or completely murky, the first step to clearing a cloudy pool is identifying the exact cause. In this expert guide, you’ll learn the top 7 causes…
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How to Get Rid of Ammonia in a Swimming Pool: Slam Pool

What Causes Ammonia in a Swimming Pool? Ammonia is caused by bacteria, which form in a swimming pool that is not well sanitized. It is common in pools that close during winter and open in summer, but proper pool winterization or closing measures were not taken. Ammonia is one of the causes of severely cloudy swimming pool…
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