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Chlorine vs. Salt Water Pools

Keeping your pool water sanitized and maintaining proper chemical levels will be your biggest responsibility as a pool owner. The two main options you have to sanitize your pool are the traditional chlorine method or a salt water system. Your choice will mostly depend...
Do NOT Add Chlorine to Your Skimmer

Do NOT Add Chlorine to Your Skimmer

While putting chlorine directly into your skimmer may seem like an easy way to sanitize your swimming pool, THIS IS A BAD IDEA. Your skimmer is designed to keep your pool free of debris.  The suction from your pool pump siphons water through the hoses connected...
DE vs Sand and Cartridge Pool Filters

DE vs Sand and Cartridge Pool Filters

Cartridges are for Video Games and went obsolete 20 years ago! What filter should you get? Ask yourself these questions: Would you like your water as clean as possible? Would you like to not have to disassemble your filter?Would you like the easiest way to clean your...
New Pool Liner Installation

New Pool Liner Installation

When you get a new pool liner installed for your in-ground pool, you probably will have some questions. A new pool liner will immediately make an older pool look new, plus it is an opportunity to change the color. It can even feel like a brand new pool even though it...
Electric vs Gas Pool Heaters?

Electric vs Gas Pool Heaters?

The following information and recommendations are based on over 25 years of experience in pool installation and maintenance in Western PA Electric pool heaters (Heat Pumps) cost more than gas pool heaters, but they are generally more efficient and cheaper to operate....