One device that is often overlooked or dismissed when you are thinking of something to help with a pool with heavy leaf debris is the PoolSkim. It doe...

Whether you have an in-ground vinyl pool or an Above Ground one there are certain do’s and don’ts with the vinyl surface. Learn how to protect your in...

PebbleTec is a great pool surface type that is super durable and great looking. But like any surface type it is not without issues. I touch on a few c...

Granted that these are all very different filtration types. And some filter better than others. But what are the real deciding factors between these 3...

A pre-filter can be a great idea under the right circumstances and let's face it, trapping 80% of the dirt before it reaches the filter is a good...

There are really only four water testing methods available today for your pool and spa. Reagent test kits, photometers, digital testers, and test stri...

You may want to use a chlorine enhancer like borates or a mineral system in your pool to extend the life of the chlorine. A mineral system like PoolRx...

With the Bio Lab factory still, offline the supply of 3” Tri-Chlor tablets will probably still be in short supply in 2022. Bob Lowry forecast the 2022...

When the pool water starts to get cold there are some factors that are of course different than in the warmer Summer months. If you don’t completely w...

There are usually three tiers or types of pool service. You have Chemical Only, Chemicals and Netting and then the Full Service. What exactly should b...

If you are not raising your prices you may be going out of business soon. With inflation outside the industry at 9% and inside the industry at sometim...

Filter cleaning time can be very time-consuming especially if you are doing your route and cleaning 4-6 full-size filters each day. There are some sim...