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My Pool Algae Won't Scrub Off

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Pool algae can be an incredibly frustrating problem to deal with, especially when scrubbing doesn't help. In many cases, scrubbing the walls of the pool will loosen the algae to allow filters and algaecides to work better. But when scrubbing doesn't work and the algae is still there, it may be time

How to Get Your New Swimming Pool Ready For Use

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One of the first things that you want to do before trying out your new pool is to be sure it's pH balanced. But there are a few other things you have to do as well, before your pool is ready for use.

How to Kill Brown Algae in a Pool

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The bad news first: Brown algae clinging to the sides of a swimming pool is one of the more difficult types of algae to eliminate. Brown-colored algae is actually a form of yellow or mustard algae and not a separate strain of its own. The extremely rare mustard algae forms in pools with poor chemica

How to Choose the Best Pool Pump for Your Pool

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Before you start your search, it's advisable to know exactly what this device is responsible for and why you need one. Pool pumps are responsible for the water flow in the pool; they circulate the water through the filtration system and then pump the water back into the area, ensuring it's

Who Needs a Spring Break Beach Trip When You Can Relax by Your Pool?

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Save money this year by buying a pool vs. going on an exotic trip. Most people go vacations during Spring Break to party and swim, but you can have the same experience for a fraction of the price (with added privacy and comfort) when you buy your own pool.

What You Should Know About Pool Maintenance Chemicals

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To keep your custom swimming pool free of bacteria, algae and other microorganisms, it is necessary to chemically treat your custom pools. Chemicals help maintain PH levels and eliminate toxins in pool water, prevent clouding of water and remove stains. Here are some pool maintenance chemicals that

Above Ground Pool Tips

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Getting a pool for the backyard is exciting. Everyone looks forward to many seasons of enjoyment from the new pool. If you have an above ground pool, there are certain steps you have to take to make sure your pool is properly set up. You'll also need to install the liners and maintain your pool to m

How to Open Up a Pool for the Summer

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In-ground pools closed for the winter season must be carefully prepared before they're available for summertime fun. This means a thorough job of cleaning, checking, testing the water and reinstalling parts that were removed for the cold months. A professional pool-service company can do the job, bu

CPSC Recalls Napa Gel Fuel

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Gel fuel used in those ceramic or stoneware gel fire pots that are popular on patio and deck table tops are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Napa Home & Garden gel fuel products can potentially ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and nearby objects when

City of Cincinnati Codes & Regulations for Aboveground Pools

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In the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, there are several codes and regulations pertaining to aboveground pools. You will need to obtain a permit from the Business Development and Permit Center based on detailed plans for the pool that adhere to these codes and regulations. Once the city approves the plans

How to Install a Filter Pad on a Duracraft or Honeywell DH830

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The Duracraft and Honeywell DH830 humidifiers are the same unit with different branding. Both humidifiers rely on filter pads to keep the water vapor clean, and these filter pads should be replaced whenever they become clogged or dirty. A clean filter pad will help the humidifier run better by impro

How to Pressure Clean Pools

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You will a power washer, either rented or bougth, to pressure clean a pool. A power washer has an inlet to which a hose connects and an outlet to which the power washer's wand attaches. The power washer multiplies the inlet water pressure many times by forcing it through the small openings in the wa

Things That You Need To Think About When Buying a Pool

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Sometimes, when people plan on buying a pool and having it installed in their back garden, they are unprepared for the cost and unprepared for the design process. This is because they have just assumed that the builders will dig a hole, clean it out and put some flooring down and then fill it with w

Pool Chemicals - Important Tips

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Ever wonder about the safety of the chemicals that you put in your pool? Have you wanted to know if there is another way to maintain your pool with more natural alternatives? This article will take a look at the contents of pool chemicals and how safe they are for your family.

Why Did Your Swimming Pool Go Green?

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Its hot! Summer is ramping up and your starting to sweat! People right around the world are beating the heat and playing around in their pools.Unfortunately for a few pool owners their pool is nothing but bad news and it doesn't have to be this way!

How to Convert a Chlorine Pool to a Saltwater Pool

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An environmentally friendly way to keep your pool free of algae and bacteria is to switch from chlorine to saline. Saline-based pools also are less costly. No need to run out and purchase gallons of chlorine and no more stinging eyes. You can convert your chlorine-based pool to a saline-based pool