Pool Leak Tips
The common thread is that a loud sucking or slurping noise from a pool skimmer usually means the skimmer is pulling in air along with water. A healthy skimmer may make a gentle flowing-water sound, but it should not repeatedly...
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It's no secret that freezing weather can make pool owners nervous, especially in places where pools stay open all winter and the equipment was never designed around a long seasonal shutdown. When temperatures fall to 32 F or below, water...
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The essence of pool turnover rate is simple: it describes how long your circulation system would theoretically take to move a volume of water equal to the entire volume of your pool through the system. It sounds like a precise...
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A well-kept pool is usually clear enough to see the floor, drains, and small details underwater, so it can be frustrating when the water turns hazy after a busy afternoon of swimming. Swimmers can absolutely contribute to cloudy pool water...
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We can agree that a pool pump basket should not come out of the pump looking twisted, shrunken, brittle, or cracked. When that happens, the damaged basket is often more than a cheap plastic part that simply wore out. Its...
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