Swimming Pool Tips and Reviews

Winter months come with a few advantages for pool maintenance: 1. Low Usage: During this season, most people pay little attention to their pools. Keeping them reasonably clean is often sufficient. 2. Early Nights: The early sunsets mean many homeowners forget about their backyards altogether. 3. Reduced Chemical Use: Cold water lowers chemical demand, allowing you to save on costs. Typically, 1 gallon of liquid chlorine and 1 three-inch chlorine tablet per month is enough for most pools. The Challenges of Winter Pool Maintenance 1. Cold Temperatures • Your truck heater becomes your best friend during the chilly mornings. • Invest in proper gloves like the Atlas 772 Nitrile Coated Gloves (25 inches long). These gloves shield your hands from cold water when emptying skimmer baskets and cleaning the pool. Without them, your fingers can go numb, making mornings miserable.  o Recommended gloves: Coldwater gloves on Amazon 2. Automated Systems & Freeze Mode • Automated ...

Which is the best Variable Speed (VS) swimming pool pump? While I definitely have my preferences, pinpointing the best VS pool pump is like trying to select the best SUV or full-size truck. Each model has its advantages and drawbacks. In my view, the best VS pump for you ultimately depends on your specific situation. For example, if your pool equipment pad operates on 115V (120V), the ideal VS pump will likely be one that matches your old 1 hp pump. Let me explain why. VS pumps feature Dual Voltage, meaning they automatically adjust to either 115V or 230V based on your existing setup. If you install a 2.7 THP Hayward TriStar VS pump on a 115V pad, the pump will automatically adjust to 115V, but it will also reduce the horsepower to around 1.85 THP. So, why spend extra on a 2.7 or 3 THP pump if a 1.5 or 1.65 THP model will do the job just as well? The situation gets more complicated when you have an automated system like Jandy Aqualink. If you're replacing a single-speed pump, I...