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The Benefits of Installing a Saltwater Pool System

When chlorine is used to clean pools, it reacts with contaminants to produce a chloramine by-product. These by-products are usually responsible for the harsh odor in most treated pools. On the other hand, saltwater doesn't produce that much chloramines, making the pool odor much more tolerable.

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Understanding a Swimming Pool's Chemical Levels

A sparkling pool is one of life's great joys. It can be the centerpiece of gatherings with family and friends on long summer days. However, keeping a pool looking great can be challenging.

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Different Techniques in Pool Filtration

The right pool filtration system performs most of the heavy lifting to keep a pool clean and free from algae and other debris. Three major filtration types can be installed in the closed-circuit circulation of a pool pump, each with pros and cons.

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Common Swimming Pool Myths

We’ve been taught from a young age all sorts of pool rules, from no running on the deck to not swimming for thirty minutes after eating. Some of the advice is sound; others are myths.

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Swimming Pool Tips and Tricks

Now that swimming season is here again, we have some tips and tricks to help pool owners enjoy their pools all season.

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Ways to Keep Pool Water Clean

Although professional pool maintenance is the most effective way to keep a pool clean and swimming-ready, there are a few things pool owners can do to keep their pool fresh and inviting.

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Is Winterizing a Pool Necessary in California?

When the cold months of winter arrive, most pool owners pull on the pool covers and shut down their swimming spaces for a while. But is winterizing a pool necessary in a sunny, warm state like California?

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Pool Tips When Selling a Home

When their homes are for sale, homeowners spend considerable time staging the interior for showings, ensuring they are clean and inviting.

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Signs a Pool Pump is Failing

A pool pump is a critical element in a swimming pool system. But when it fails, most pool owners can’t identify the underlying reasons.

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Benefits of Weekly Pool Services

There’s nothing like hanging out poolside on a warm day or in the evening alone or with family or friends. Time spent relaxing in the water helps people relax, and resets them for what the next day will bring.

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