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What Should You Do With Old Pool Filter Sand?
If you have a swimming pool or a hot tub, it probably has a sand filtrations system. They are efficient while also inexpensive. The fact that they require little maintenance…
How To Drain an Above Ground Pool
Unfortunately, summer has to end. So, if you are one of the millions of people who invest in an above ground pool annually, it is time to store the pool.…
My Pool Won’t Hold Chlorine and How To Fix It
If you own an above-ground pool, you understand the importance of monitoring the pH and chlorine levels in the pool. In addition, you must maintain favorable conditions in the pool…
How To Keep Mice Out of Your Pool Heater
Mice and other members of the Rodentia family are always searching for the warmest and safest places to make their nests and raise their families. Unfortunately, this can cause all…
How to Identify, Prevent, and Remove Mustard Algae
Mustard Algae, also known as yellow algae or green slime, is a type of aquatic microalgae that can be found in pools. It thrives in warm water and can proliferate…
How to Keep Bees and Wasps Away From Your Pool
Bee stings are painful, and that annoying buzzing can feel like nails on a chalkboard. It makes the skin crawl just thinking about it. We mustn’t react too hastily. Bees…
How to Quieten a Loud Pool Pump?
After a few years, many pool pumps start to make a significant amount of noise. It can be highly disruptive; poison your relationship with neighbors, spoil your pool-time fun, and…
How to Find and Fix Pool Pump Air Leaks
Have you noticed air bubbles in your return line or a lack of air pressure in your pool pump? There are a small handful of locations where air leaks tend…
How to Test for Pool Leaks
When the presence of a leak isn’t obvious, we typically perform a Bucket Test to determine if there is a leak. Evaporation typically removes ½ of an inch, but as…
How to Remove Pollen from Pool
It is easy to remove pollen from your pool. If you want to keep pollen out of your pool, you will likely need to perform some daily maintenance. As you…