National Pool Closing Day
National Pool Closing Day is an annual event eagerly awaited by pool owners as summer transitions into fall. As temperatures begin to…
Hayward Pool Filter Multiport Repairs
When Hayward multiport valves start to age different problems can arise, some are just annoying and some are actually detrimental to the filter…
National Variable Speed Pool Pump Law
Energy efficiency is top of mind for many right now, and regulations are constantly changing to encourage further reduction in energy requirements…
Swimming Pool Pump Motors Deconstructed
Pool Pump Motors Deconstructed Pictured below is the capacitor start electric motor, made by AO Smith and others, and used to power centrifugal…
Cyanuric Acid: A Discussion on Chlorine Stabilizer
You may know CYA as pool stabilizer or conditioner. This curious chemical seeks out and attaches itself to the chlorine molecule. In…
Pool Cleaner Parts Explained
Today we continue our series of 'explainer posts', to remove some of the mystery surrounding pool equipment parts. Following-up on our first…
What Pool Chlorine Type is Best for Your Pool?
First, let me put two misconceptions to rest. Chlorine for aboveground pools is the same as chlorine for in-ground pools and there…
Pool Sanitizers, Oxidizers and Disinfectants
Before we go too deep, let me say first-off, if your pool looks blue and clear, and you have tested for good…
Above-Ground Pool Safety
Aboveground pools - are they safer than inground pools? That is a common statement made by an above ground pool salesman, that…
Swimming Pool Algae – Identify, Treat, Prevent
Knowing which kind of algae has taken up residence in your pool is the first step. There are literally thousands of varieties…