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Repairing Pool Pump Leaks

By Greg

Leaks at your pool pump are a pesky problem.  You have to constantly add water to offset the leak, which can become costly, and throw off the pool's pH balance ... causing you to add more and more chemicals to maintain the pool.

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How to Replace a Swimming Pool Pump Seal

By Scott

If your pump is leaking where the motor meets the plastic pump housing, it is most likely the pump seal that needs to be replaced. Luckily, replacing your pump seal is a fairly simple process, provided you follow these simple steps.

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Acrylic Swimming Pool Step Cracks

Over time acrylic / fiberglass swimming pool steps can get small hairline cracks in the step’s coating. This doesn’t cause leaking however overtime the pool water can breakdown the resin or fiberglass which can cause problems if not fixed.
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Can you Use Anti-Freeze in your Swimming Pool Plumbing Lines?

By Debbie

There is a special non-toxic anti-freeze made specifically for swimming pools. It is made especially for the protection of your plumbing lines for your swimming pool and helps protect the lines from freezing. Usually swimming pool owners in the...

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What do the settings on my Sand Filter do?

By Debbie

A sand filter uses a multi-port valve to operate the filter which removes dirt, algae and visible contaminants that enter a swimming pool. You must operate the filter system at least eight to twelve hours per day in order to remove wastes...

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Termites and Vinyl Swimming Pool Liner Damage

By Debbie

Can termites cause damage to a vinyl liner in a swimming pool?

It doesn't happen very often, but yes termites can eat through a swimming pool liner.

We assume that they gravitate toward the dampness in the ground. Termites can create small pin-like...

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Pool and Spa Tips for Replacing FILTER Cartridges

One of the most important parts of maintaining your cartridge filter to ensure a long lifespan and proper cleaning of your pool or spa water is to be sure to clean it properly and regularly. But, even with regular cleaning, you will have to replace...

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PVC Plumbing Pressure Testing

By Scott

If your pool is loosing water and you have checked and eliminated all four possible causes in our previous article, the leak could be in the PVC plumbing.

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Can I Drain the Water from My Vinyl Liner Inground Pool?

By Debbie

One of the most important things any owner of a vinyl liner pool needs to know is  you should NEVER drain the water from your vinyl liner swimming pool. 

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How to Find Leaks in Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools

Finding a Leak in your vinyl pool can be a difficult task but we have some steps to follow that will make it much easier to find out if you have one!

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