Pool Solar Blanket Winterization FAQs
You may have never thought about "winterizing" your pool solar blanket. It's kind of a made-up term, just a name for some…
Finding and Fixing Winter Leaks in a Vinyl Pool
If you do locate a winter leak in your pool, certainly try to patch it, or make a repair to the leak.…
Inground Pool Lighting Options
No one likes to swim in a dark pool in the evening so light up the pool and everyone will enjoy the…
Pool Plumbing: Jandy Valves Replacement
How do you like the plumbing job shown here? It's the worst bit of pool plumbing I've ever seen! And to top it…
Swimming Pool LifeSaving ~ 10/20 Protection Rule
Some people think lifeguards have it easy. Nice tan, sit around the pool all day, hang out with your friends. That…
Awesome Pool Fence Design Ideas
5 ways to Design a Safe and Attractive Pool Fence From a design perspective, pool fencing can present some challenges. How can…
Swimming Pool O-rings
Swimming Pool O-rings are used all over pool equipment. Pumps, Filters, Heaters, Valves, Chlorinators, Skimmers, Cleaners....all use small rubber rings in their…
Pool Chemicals for Dummies
I was surprised to recently discover that although there seems to be a "Dummies Book" for every topic under the sun, there…
Pool Pump Troubleshooting Guide
Pool pumps are not overly complicated, but they can have complications. The heart of your circulation system, swimming pool pumps will need…
Treatment of Black Algae in Pools
When I was growing up, in Central California, we had a bad case of Black Algae. It was my job to dive…