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 to go. Diatomaceous Earth pool filters remove particles under 3 microns, which far exceeds the capability of sand (20-40 microns) or cartridge (10-20 microns) filters. This can allow you to run the pump…

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Cyanuric Acid: A Discussion on Chlorine Stabilizer

Click:国内 発送 スーパー コピー You may know CYA as pool stabilizer or conditioner. This curious chemical seeks out and attaches itself to the chlorine molecule. In doing so, it acts as a sun shield, absorbing sunlight, and reducing the sun’s degradation to your chlorine. The chemical was discovered in 1829, by Friedrich Wöhler a German chemist….

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Costs of Running a Pool Pump

What’s it cost to run a pool pump? How much of your hard earned cash goes to paying for the pump to run? These are the questions we hope to answer in today’s post. Specifically, how can you calculate the energy cost of running your pool pump? Is there an average energy use for pool pumps?…

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Convert from Gas Heat to Heat Pump

Click:defoaming performance Swimming pool heaters come in three flavors, gas, solar or electric. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and given your location, and accessibility, one or more of these pool heating options will work better than the others. Gas pool heaters work for any pool, anywhere, anytime – but are the most expensive and…

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Common Winterized Pool Problems and How to Avoid Them

Winter can be a challenging season for pool owners. Decreased pool care might be a benefit of closing the pool, but harsh winter weather and the risk of serious pool problems can give even the most seasoned owners the winter woes. However, dealing with and preventing winterized pool problems is easier than you think! In…

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Cloudy Pool Water Issues

As a former pool store manager for over a decade, you can trust that I’ve heard my fair share of, “My pool water’s cloudy, what can I do?!” In fact, it was the number one issue, day in and day out. It was my job to figure out what was causing the cloudy pool water…

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Can Automatic Pool Covers Also Be Used as Winter Covers?

In the world of pool maintenance, the quest for efficiency and convenience often leads pool owners to explore creative solutions. A discussed topic in this realm is the dual functionality of automatic pool covers as winter covers.  Can automatic pool covers effectively serve the dual purpose of not only safeguarding a pool during the swimming…

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Borderlines Vinyl Liner Tile Borders

It’s time to break free from waterline stains or fading on your vinyl liner, acrylic, fiberglass or stainless steel pool wall. There is an affordable product that is durable and easy to apply to your pool to bring it back to life. Introducing … Borderlines Adhesive Tile Pool Borders Borderlines vinyl liner tile borders can…

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Above Ground Pool Maintenance Guide

When I became a proud owner of an aboveground pool, I had no clue about how to maintain a pool. Luckily, I just started a career at In The Swim and found all the help I needed! Aboveground pools are no different than inground pools, although the equipment is usually easier to operate. At a…

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7 Ways to Remove Chloramines

Chloramines are a compound of Free Chlorine and ammonia or nitrogen. They are what give chlorine pools the infamous chlorine smell and cause red eyes. They also are very poor sanitizers and just get in the way of Free, unattached chlorine trying to do its job. Chloramines in indoor pools is also in question for…

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