Pool Leak Tips
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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Imagine for a moment opening your pool after months of downtime and finding slick pink or reddish patches around the skimmer, steps, return fittings, or other damp surfaces. That unpleasant material is commonly called pink slime, and preventing it is...
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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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Every pool tells a story, and the containers sitting beside the equipment pad are part of it. Pool chemicals make clear, sanitary water possible, but they deserve considerably more care than ordinary household supplies. Knowing how to properly store pool...
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It's a simple equation: freezing temperatures plus standing water inside pool equipment can equal expensive damage. Under normal cold-weather conditions, running the circulation system can help keep water moving, but a power outage removes that protection exactly when you may...
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