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Designing Your Pool Bottom: Shapes and Terms

Considering a swimming pool this year but aren’t sure what the different pool bottom descriptions mean? There are a few standard bottoms to choose from, here is a list of those common pool bottoms: Standard, Wedge, Sports, Play, Flat Bottom, and...

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Semi Inground Swimming Pool Questions and Answers

By Debbie

What is a semi-inground pool?

A semi inground pool is an above ground pool that can be put partially in the ground. They are sturdier than standard above ground pools so that they can withstand the pressure from backfill or dirt against the pool...

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Converting Decimals (Feet) to Inches (ft to inches)

When choosing your inground liner, you will need to know how to convert Decimals(Feet) to Inches.

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Help! How Do I Measure the Corner Radius of My Pool?

Perhaps you are in the process of measuring your swimming pool, have come across the corners, and you're not sure how to measure them. Or perhaps you're getting ready to measure your swimming pool and just want to research how to do it. Either way,...

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Can a Coverstar Motor be Used with a Cover-Pools System?

The answer is in fact, Yes! Most automatic cover manufacturers such as Coverstar offer a conversion kit that will allow their motor and switch to be used with other brands's mechanisms such as Cover-Pools.

In the attached photo you will see an...

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Do Freeform Steel Pools Need Bracing at Each Joint?

I have been asked this question many times over the years, as some online dealers offer freeform pools with bracing only on the reverse radius and not on the radius.

This will reduce the cost of and average pool kit by a few hundred dollars, however...

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Automatic swimming pool cover webbing

Automatic pool covers are one of the most innovative items in the swimming pool industry, however they are not new inventions. The first known auto cover dates back to 1959. Although that automatic cover was very primitive, technology has since...

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Stains Can Happen in any Type of Swimming Pool

By Debbie

No matter what type of swimming pool you have, whether it is a gunite, fiberglass, or vinyl liner swimming pool, you can get stains that may ruin the look of your pool. The stains can be caused by organic materials such as plants, leaves, and even...

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Are Main Drains and Skimmers Required for Inground Pools?

By Debbie

Main drains and skimmers are used to help filter the water in your swimming pool. The two main drains, if you have them, should be located in the deepest section of your swimming pool about three feet apart. Skimmers are located on the swimming pool...

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Enzymes and Your Swimming Pool

By Debbie

Royal Swimming Pools would like to tell swimming pool and spa owners a little information about enzymes and how they can help keep your swimming pool water in excellent condition over the winter months.

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