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The most educational swimming pool blog in the country, providing fiberglass pool articles and videos, as well as information on inground concrete and liner pools.

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Options and Accessories  |  Pool Maintenance

Baquacil: Cloudy Water, Problems, and Why It's a Rip-Off

I was sitting with an inground pool customer last night that had owned her previous pool for about 19 years. It was a small, 12'x24' design with only about 7,000 gallons of water. She was in the process of tearing out her old pool and getting a new one, and when the subject of pool chemicals came up she mentioned to me that she had spent $700 this past summer to keep the water clear. Before she even mentioned what type of chemical she had been using, I knew there was only one that could cost so much for such a small pool for just one summer: Baquacil.

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Pool Maintenance  |  Vinyl Liner Pool Information

How Long Will a Swimming Pool's Vinyl Liner Really Last?

By 2009, we'd working with above ground vinyl liner pools for 8 years. During that time, we found that one of the biggest misconceptions that vinyl liner pool owners have is how long their liner will last before it has to be replaced. Frankly, most pool owners are led to an unrealistic sense of their liner's longevity because of its warranty. So let me make one very clear statement: Your typical pool liner warranty, be it 25 or 30 years, is a joke.

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Comparing Fiberglass, Concrete, and Vinyl Liner Pools in the Modern Age Ebook.

Comparing Fiberglass, Concrete, and Vinyl Liner Pools in the Modern Age

Don't blindly wonder if a fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner pool is right for you. Our educational ebook does a deep-dive comparison of the 3 types, all while noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner  |  Pool Maintenance

Why are Inground Fiberglass Pools so Low Maintenance?

If you have done any research on inground fiberglass pools you have certainly read that one of their primary advantages is low maintenance. If you have gone as far as to speak to an owner of an inground fiberglass pool they probably said something like "...they said it would be low maintenance, but I had no idea how easy the pool would actually be to take care of. "

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Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos

How Does a Swimming Pool Filter System Work? (Video)

View the following video to learn about swimming pool pump and filter systems:

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Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos

How to Vacuum an Inground Swimming Pool: Video

View the following video to learn the steps to vacuuming an inground swimming pool with a manual vacuum.

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Installation & Construction  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos

Plugged Skimmer Line: Video Troubleshooting Guide

In this video, we demonstrate how to find and correct a plugged skimmer line.

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Options and Accessories  |  Pool Maintenance

Where Should I Locate My Pool Filter System?

One of the first questions asked by pool shoppers is where they should locate their pool equipment. Before we answer that question let's cover some basic information about pool pump and filter systems.

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Options and Accessories  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos

How to Wire a Salt Chlorine Generator Video

Having trouble setting up your saltwater chlorinator? Watch our video to see how we wired our salt chlorine generator!

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Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos

Why Do I Have Air Bubbles in My Pool? A Troubleshooting Guide

If you are wondering why you have air bubbles in your pool, this video breaks down the three most common causes and what you need to do if you think you may have a more serious problem.

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Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos  |  Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping

Will Your Pool Fence Pass Code?

This video introduces the benefits of aluminum pool fencing and discusses some basic pool fence requirements.

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