This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Will a stock safety cover’s straps…
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Fighting Pool Algae
Before writing this blog, I did a lot of “research” on algae and algaecides. I use the term loosely because I’m not sure if I were researching or just reading. Whatever it was, though, I did a lot of it. I found myself on popular pool forums (you know which ones) where different home owners and…
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Above Ground Pool Deep Ends
I am often asked about an above ground swimming pool’s depth. Above grounds come in three main wall heights: 48”, 52”, and 54”. Some of the really inexpensive models are also available as a 42” height wall (which is much lower), but I’m not going to include them because they are really cheap and don’t…
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Video: Poolside Chat Episode #7 Sta-Rite Dura-Glas Pre-’98 or Post-’98 Tune Up Kits
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How do I know if I…
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Why Are Smaller Pools Better?
When it comes to pools, most homeowners believe bigger is better (looking at you, Texas), but that is not always the case. If you only have two to three swimmers in your house, you likely do not need a 40,000-gallon pool, unless Michael Phelps is doing laps in your backyard. If you are planning to…
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The 3 Cover Types for Above Ground Pools
Wanting to know about above ground pool covers? Well, there are three basic different types to choose from. Most of them are fairly inexpensive so if you have more money than time and don’t want to read about them, then get all three. If not, read on. I’ll tell you about all three so you…
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Video: Poolside Chat Episode #6 Pool Pump Motor Tune Up Kits
This is Poolside Chat where every week we answer your questions on how to fix and maintain your swimming pool. Poolside Chat is presented by INYOPools.com, helping pool owners find the right parts since 2001. Now here’s your host – Matt and Rob. In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming…
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Closing Your Pool for the Winter
This week in Florida the temperature reached the 70s. Yup, the 70s. You know what that means, right? It means summer is ending, fall is near, and the pool season is coming to a close. Luckily for us Floridians, we can stretch out our pool season for at least a few more weeks. However, our…
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Will a Salt Chlorine Generator Rust My Above Ground Pool?
Will a Salt Chlorine Generator Rust out My Above Ground Pool? Does a Salt Chlorine Generator cause rust in an above ground pool? This has been a big controversy in the above ground pool industry for many years now. You talk to one pool guy and he’ll say, “It absolutely does.” Yet when you talk…
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Video: Poolside Chat Episode #5 Salt Chlorine Generator Cell Lifespan
In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: How long should a swimming pool salt cell last? Poolside Chat Episode #5 Video Watch the video it’s easier than reading 😉…
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