It is a scientifically proven fact that when we get into a pool, the urge to pee will increase substantially, and I think we can all attest to that. In fact, I am pretty confident that most of you who are reading this are guilty of doing the deed. But is it really OK to…
Even if you have a good pool maintenance routine, there are still some pool maintenance tasks that seem to get neglected. These tend to be the tasks that only need to be done every few years. One of those tasks is replacing the filter sand. How often should you replace the sand in your pool…
Shocking your pool is such an effective way to remove algae, bacteria, and other harmful contaminants. It’s quick and results are seen as sudden as overnight. While it works really fast, we need to be sure the pool is safe to swim in after adding shock to your pool. After shocking your pool with a…
The pump is literally the heart of the pool, and like our own hearts, it’s really important to make sure it is always in good working condition. One of the most common problems we run into is overheating, following by the pump shutting off. I had this problem a few years ago, and here’s how…
Right, swimming season is over, and there’s an icy winter looming. If you do not want your pool equipment damaged or destroyed, then you need to winterize your pool. To winterize your pool, you need to remove all water out of your pool equipment. First, back-wash your pool filter, and drain the pool until the…
Meet jack, jack just bought a brand new automatic pool cleaner. Jack goes home excitedly to plug it into the skimmer. Jack plugs it in, only to find there is no suction, rendering his brand spanking new cleaner useless. Let’s help Jack find out why there is no suction in hist skimmer? Your filter may…
Backwashing your pool weekly is essential for keeping your sand filter clean from contaminants and working properly. This will help keep your pool nice and clean. But how long should you be backwashing your pool for? You should backwash your pool for 3 to 5 minutes or until the water runs clear. You should never…
I recently researched and wrote an article about replacing your pool water, then I realized, how the heck do you drain an inground pool? The easiest way to drain your inground pool is to use the existing pool pump by setting it to suck water from the main drain (not the skimmer) and letting the…
Maintaining a swimming pool can entail a lot of time and money, and constantly having to top up your pool is a large part of that. Sure, topping up your water level is normal due to evaporation, but how much is normal? It is normal for a pool to lose 2 to 4 inches of…
You might be a lot like me. I often overkill and over-design everything instead of taking the time to work out the required amount. Running a pool pump is no exception. But, is running your pool pump around the clock financially sustainable? Let’s find out if we can save some cash by putting our laziness…