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Should you turn off pool pump while swimming?
Pool safety is, of course, very important, and new pool owners will naturally have many questions initially, not least of which is whether it is safe to swim when the pool pump is running (or not). It is safe to swim while the pool pump is running, and the best option is to have the…
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No Suction in Pool Skimmer? This Is What to Check
Whether you have an above ground pool or an in ground pool, having debris and bugs floating around on the pool surface is not nice for swimmers. If you constantly have this, then it is likely that you will find that the pool’s skimmer is not working properly, so you need to investigate. There are…
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What Length Pool Vacuum Hose Do I Need?
It’s easy to answer the question of what length pool vacuum hose is best for your pool when vacuuming. A pool vacuum hose should be long enough to reach the farthest corner of your pool from your skimmer or vacuum port, plus an allowance for the depth. So if the furthest point away from the…
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Vacuuming a Pool to Waste – Cleaning a Dirty Pool
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…
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Can I Vacuum My Pool on Backwash?
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?…
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Why Are There Two Holes at the Bottom of a Pool Skimmer?
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….
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What Is the Best Time of Day to Run a Pool Pump?
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…
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How to Get Air Out of a Pool Pump | Tips and Tricks
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…
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Keeping a Pool Clean Cheaply by Doing it Yourself
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…
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How Do Pool Vacuums Work?
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…