If you have a very dirty pool, particularly when you open it in the spring, it is likely that the only way to clean it properly will be to vacuum the pool to waste. This means using the waste setting on a sand filter multiport valve in conjunction with your pool vacuum. Vacuuming pool to…
Getting your first pool and learning how to clean it yourself can be pretty confusing at first. Learning how to vacuum correctly and efficiently is probably the most essential thing to learn. So a question many people first have when getting a pool is should I vacuum a pool on backwash or waste or filter?…
have two skimmers, one has two holes and the other only one. Why are there two holes at the bottom of a pool skimmer was one of the earliest questions I had when I first got my inground pool and started to clean it….
I gave very little thought as to when to run my pool pump when I first had my pool and just let the timer run as it had been set by the previous homeowner. Since then I have investigated the subject further and made some adjustments. There are many points of view as to the…
Are you thinking of buying a solar cover for your pool? Solar pool covers, also known as solar pool blankets, involve quite a large investment so it is important to ensure that the expenditure will be worth it for you. Generally having a solar pool cover will save money in the long run, particularly if…
Are you struggling with air in your pool pump, wondering how to get it out effectively? It’s a common issue many pool owners face, but it often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Understanding how to remove air from your pool pump is crucial for maintaining a pristine and functional pool. In this article, we’ll…
Where to put chlorine tablets in a swimming pool and is it ok to put the chlorine tablets in the skimmer’s basket are two often asked questions that pool owners have, particularly with new swimming pool owners. It is perfectly safe to put chlorine tablets in skimmer basket. In fact, it is the normal place…
It would be wonderful if a pool would just look after itself so you could put your feet up and lie on a sun lounger instead. Unfortunately, that is not the case – unless you can afford a pool service to do all of the work for you. As a general rule, it is normally…
9 years ago, when I bought my house, it came with a pool. The previous homeowner used someone to maintain the pool but I decided to do it myself. I am glad I did. Learning how to keep a pool clean cheaply is not very difficult and can be handled by any competent person who…
When I first moved into my house with a pool I hadn’t a clue how pool vacuums work but I did some research online (as you are doing) and I asked a friend with a pool. This is what I found out. In many ways, pool vacuums work just like a regular vacuum you would…