Vacuuming your pool is something we would like to avoid, but if you want your water to look nice and remain healthy, it is a task that needs to be completed. Having a robotic pool cleaner is a great way to avoid the manual vacuum, but even if you have a robotic cleaner, there are […]
Every season so many homeowners are purchasing swimming pools from the big box stores, and there is nothing wrong with that, there are pool shortages and installation waits all across the country. What a lot of homeowners don’t know when they purchase from a big box store, is how to properly take care of their […]
There are a few different reasons that you could have poor flow. 1. If you have a Variable Speed pump it may be programmed too slow. Increase speed to see if the issue is resolved. 2. Check the pressure gauge on the filter, as low flow is an indication of a dirty filter. If the […]
This is a frequent question we receive – Should the 3-way valve on my inground pool be on the skimmer, the main drain, or a partial opening of the two of them? 50/50 is the quick answer, however, there are reasons for having it be different than a 50/50 split between them. Every pool is […]
The party is over, and all the guests have gone home. You spent so much time stressing to make sure the party went over smoothly and that everyone had fun and now it’s time for you to just sit by the pool and…. Oh no! The party has ended, but now the pool needs work […]
When it comes to filtering the water in your pool, you have 3 options: Sand, Cartridge or DE (diatomaceous earth). Sand Filters Sand filters are the most popular style due to their ease of use. The tank is filled with sand or glass filter media (the amount required will differ between sizes / manufacturers – […]
Oh no, there seems to be a leak in your sand filter! Where is the leak located at? Below find common areas for filter leaks and the possible solutions for each. Water is leaking from the backwash line The handle may not be seated properly. Push the handle around and place back into position 2. […]
We often see a small difference when we check your salt levels on our testing equipment compared to the level that your salt generator is reading, but when the difference is substantial, we recommend you recalibrate your salt system to see if that will correct the differences. Our in store lab is recalibrated a few times […]
Welcome to pool ownership! The joys of the hot summer days relaxing by the pool are upon you and your loved ones and beautiful memories are about to be created. Before you and your loved one’s dive headfirst into the pool to splash around, it is important to think about safety. As a mother of […]
Your pool is sparkling as the sun shines and shimmers on the calm waters, it is beautiful and peaceful in your haven, you glance at your pool and notice…wait, what is that? There’s sand in the pool! There are a few reasons why you may notice sand in your pool… 1. After backwashing the filter, […]
