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Suction side pool cleaners- Why they don’t work

May 30, 2020 by Mike the Poolman Leave a Comment

Suction side pool cleaners- Why they don’t work

Suction Side Pool Cleaners. Let’s be very clear: I am not a fan. Why? Because in our area they don’t clean effectively, they waste time, they create drama, and in turn, we lose customers’ and money. First of all, what is a “Pool Cleaner”? From Wikipedia: “An automated pool cleaner (also known as a pool […]

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Swimming pool care & maintenance basics

November 2, 2017 by Mike the Poolman 4 Comments

Swimming pool care & maintenance basics

Pool Care- consistency is the key  Swimming pool care & maintenance isn’t difficult- it’s all about water chemistry and consistency. If you can learn to test your water accurately at least once a week you will master the basics in no time. If your schedule doesn’t allow 15 minutes every week, trouble is likely brewing […]

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Brushing your pool is important!

February 11, 2011 by Mike the Poolman Leave a Comment

Brushing your pool is important!

Brushing your swimming pool on a consistent basis is essential to keeping your pool’s finish looking great. Ever have a pair of jeans that don’t get washed enough? What happens? They stain! The dirt gets embedded in the fabric and the jeans take on the color of the dirt. The same is true of your […]

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Ten Steps to Quality Chemical Service

February 3, 2011 by Mike the Poolman Leave a Comment

Ten Steps to Quality Chemical Service

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: onBalance – Que Hales, Doug Latta and Kim Skinner We recently authored an article entitled Ten Steps to Quality Pool Plaster. The purpose of that article was to point out that there are professional, quality practices that ensure quality plaster finishes; and that although the vast majority […]

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Is your pool service company cheating you?

Is your pool service company cheating you?

December 17, 2020 By Mike the Poolman Leave a Comment

Dolphin Safe Pool Service

Dolphin Safe Pool Service

August 29, 2020 By Mike the Poolman Leave a Comment

Why Colored Pool Plaster Turns White

Why Colored Pool Plaster Turns White

August 12, 2020 By Mike the Poolman Leave a Comment

The sound of water in a gas line

The sound of water in a gas line

August 4, 2020 By Mike the Poolman Leave a Comment

Why colored pool plaster fades

Why colored pool plaster fades

July 29, 2020 By Mike the Poolman Leave a Comment

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