Pool Leak Tips
In my experience, it's easy to underestimate how much wind can complicate a pool bucket test. A light breeze usually does not make the test useless, but strong or gusty wind can create enough difference between the pool and the...
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The right approach to a pool filter drain plug can make a surprisingly important difference during winter shutdown. In climates where freezing temperatures are possible, the filter needs a reliable way to drain rather than trapping water that can freeze,...
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We often forget that the calendar cannot tell us what is happening inside the pool. Labor Day may be over and the leaves may be changing, but pool water can still be warm enough to support algae growth and consume...
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The benefits are clear when you catch a pool problem before it turns into a bigger repair. If cracks are appearing in the concrete around your pool while the water level also seems to be falling, those two symptoms may...
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Let's re-examine the fundamentals of vinyl liner leaks, because the most troublesome leak is not always a dramatic tear in the middle of the pool floor. Many leaks develop where the liner meets something else: a skimmer, return fitting, light,...
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