How to Bleed Air from Your Pool Filter
When air pockets form in your swimming pool filtration system the pump has to work harder to circulate water through the filter and into the pool. The system loses efficiency…
How to Prime a Swimming Pool Pump
When your swimming pool pump starts and the water doesn’t circulate around the system your pump is not primed for normal operation. The pump basket may remain empty or repeatedly…
Why Does My Pool Water Smell Like Bleach?
Why does my swimming pool water smell like bleach or chlorine when the pool water chemistry is balanced and the filter is clean? The most common cause of smelly swimming…
How to Change a Swimming Pool Light
How to change a swimming pool light bulb or fixture without lowering the water level in the pool is an easy task for a competent home handyman. Many pools and…
Signs You Need a New Swimming Pool Pump
Low water pressure, excessive noise, increased vibration, and increased power consumption are signs you need a new swimming pool pump. However, before you rush off and purchase a new pump…
Pool Filter Pressure Gauge Explained
The pool filter pressure gauge indicates the water pressure within the filtration system. It’s the only item of instrumentation that tells you about the condition of your pool filter. High…
How to Use a Pool Filter Multiport Valve
The pool filter multiport valve positions on your swimming pool’s filtration system are often confusing and not fully understood. You may never use some of the positions on the valve…
Variable Speed Pool Pump Advantages
A variable speed pool pump has many advantages over older-style single or dual speed pool pumps. The main advantage is the 80% reduction in power consumption resulting in cheaper electricity…
Hydrostatic Valve for Swimming Pools
Most pool owners have not heard of a hydrostatic valve and wouldn’t know why they need one. A hydrostatic valve prevents the build-up of ground water under the swimming pool…
How Rain Affects Swimming Pool Water
Most pool owners don’t know how rain affects swimming pool water. The pool water may look clean and clear but the rain can dilute the chemistry and leave the pool…
How a Swimming Pool Skimmer Box Works
The swimming pool skimmer box works as the first line of defense to keep the pool water clear of debris and prevent larger items of debris from being pumped to…
How to Prepare Your Pool for Vacation
How you prepare your pool for vacation depends on the type of pool and filtration system and how long you will be on vacation. Before you leave home prepare your…
How to Clean a Pool Sand Filter
How to clean a pool sand filter is one of the most important parts of your pool maintenance procedure. The filter is like the kidneys of a swimming pool. Keep…
How to Clean a Pool After a Storm
Cleaning your pool after a storm is easier when you have prepared your pool for an approaching storm. Maintaining a clean backyard and shocking the pool before the storm arrives…
Remove Metal Stains from a Pool
How you remove metal stains from your pool depends on the extent of the stain, where it’s located in the pool and the type of pool surface. First of all…
Remove Calcium Scale from a Pool
How you remove calcium scale from a pool depends on the extent of the scale, where it’s located in the pool and the type of pool surface. This is one…
How to Clean a Pool Cartridge Filter
Knowing how to clean a pool cartridge filter is one of the most important factors in maintaining the health and safety of your swimming pool and spa. Cartridge filtration systems…
How to Clean a Saltwater Chlorinator Cell
It is vital that owners of saltwater pools know how to clean a saltwater chlorinator cell to remove calcium scale and maintain the operation of the chlorinator. Calcium scale accumulation…
9 Steps to Prepare Your Pool for a Storm
Learn how to prepare your pool for a storm to prevent damage to your backyard investment. Whether you live in the tropics, sub-tropics, temperate or cold regions you need to…
7 Ways To Maintain Your Above Ground Pool
Above ground pools are the simplest and least expensive option for enjoying your backyard in the summer. However, you need to know how to maintain your above ground pool to…
How to Maintain Your Suction Pool Cleaner
Pool cleaners are a great time-saving device and help keep your swimming pool sparkling clean. Suction pool cleaners simply connect to the pool pump and don’t require any power to…
How to Get Rid of Algae in a Swimming Pool
Algae is a pest that is commonly found in swimming pools all over the world. Even a pool that is correctly sanitized can still get an algae bloom when the…
How to Clean a Swimming Pool
Learning how to clean a swimming pool is one of the most important aspects to a sparkling clean pool. However, cleaning your pool doesn’t have to be such a time-consuming…
How to Clean a Swimming Pool Filter
Do you find your pool water is no longer sparkling clean and you need to run the pump for a longer period of time to clean the pool? Do you…