Swimming Pool Maintenance

Factors to Consider When Buying a Swimming Pool Pump

The brand, size, speed, voltage and horsepower of a pool pump will determine your choice when it comes to selecting…

6 years ago

How to Clear and Prevent Calcium Flakes in Pool and Spa

What Causes White Calcium Flakes in a Swimming Pool? Developing white flakes or calcium buildup in a non-saltwater pool is…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago