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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Small inground pools are becoming very popular in urban centers, beach and resort areas, and just about everywhere. People can consider small pools as plunge pools or splash pools, utilizing them not only for a quick dip on a hot day but also for therapy or exercise. What Qualifies as a Small Pool? In my…
In some cases, or in some areas, building an inground pool is just not possible. However, even the smallest pools can cause issues if conditions aren’t right. Poor soil quality, a high water table, terrain issues, building and zoning restrictions – any of these can prevent building a swimming pool in the ground. In other…
