Priming a Pool Pump
I can hear those pool pumps starting up all over America! Some of those pumps sound like they're not catching prime, however.…
Fresh Thoughts on Cyanuric Acid
Cyanuric Acid is a pool chemical most commonly sold as stabilizer or conditioner. When added to the pool, it seeks out and…
Swimming Pool Replastering
Plaster pools are the most common type of inground pool in the USA. There comes a point when the plaster starts to get…
Pool Safety Covers: In The Wall Install
Safety Pool Covers are kind of my specialty, so when cousin Joe (Cox) wanted a new safety cover, I insist he let…
Installing a Magna-Latch Gate on your Pool Fence
The Magna Latch type of gate latch is brilliant. By placing the knob at least 54" off the ground, and requiring an…
The Poolman’s Toolbox – Pool Tools & Supplies
What's inside a real poolman's toolbox? Those tools and supplies that he or she uses every day, uses every few weeks, and…
Multiport Filter Valve Repairs
Sand and D.E. pool filters use a valve that allows the pool owner to reverse flow through the filter to flush out…
DE Pool Filter Comparisons
Inground pools can use sand or cartridge filters, but if you want the best filtration possible, a D.E. filter is the way…
Spa Wall Repair on a Pool / Spa Combo Pool
Many inground pools owners opt to have the attached spa installed at the time of building the pool. Good decision. Attached spas…
Should I or Should I Not Shock My Pool During Winter?
As winter’s chill settles in, the dynamics of pool maintenance undergo a shift, prompting questions about whether the practice of pool shocking…