Pool Leak Tips
Here's a powerful idea: one small valve can determine whether your pool bucket test tells you something useful or gives you a misleading result. Yes, the autofill should be turned off for the entire bucket test. If it stays on,...
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You might not know that closing a pool for winter does not mean you can completely ignore it until spring. A properly winterized pool usually needs far less attention than an open pool, but small problems with the cover, water...
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The power of simple observation can save a pool owner from jumping to an expensive conclusion. Spotting a crack in a gunite pool is unsettling, especially when the first thought is that thousands of gallons of water could be escaping...
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It's time to explore how a seemingly simple question about a swimming pool's water level can become an important issue during a real estate transaction. A buyer who notices frequent refilling, a suspiciously low waterline, or damp soil near the...
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It's a simple equation: your pool pump needs a steady supply of water, and the skimmer is one of the main places that water enters the circulation system. When the pool water falls below the skimmer opening, the skimmer can...
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