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Why Won’t Your Robot Pool Cleaner Clean the Shallow End?

by Shelby Hatcher

Robot pool cleaners are a convenient way to keep your pool clean and safe from debris that can clog the pool’s filtration system. When the robot pool cleaner isn’t working efficiently (like when it doesn’t clean the shallow end), it’s a cause for concern. Your robot pool cleaner will not clean the shallow end possibly … Read more

Categories Common Problems, Pool Equipment, Pool Maintenance
Balancing your pool's water chemistry will save you from having to replace fixtures and equipment

Beginner’s Guide to Pool Water Chemistry 

by Shelby Hatcher

Most people believe owning a pool is a ton of work. However, owning a pool doesn’t need to be a second job. Yes, maintaining a clean pool requires some work. However, if you understand your pool’s water chemistry, your life will be much easier, and you don’t need a degree in pool water chemistry to … Read more

Categories General Info, Pool Equipment, Pool Maintenance
LED lights in Pool

How Much Does It Cost To Run an LED Pool Light?

by Shelby Hatcher

Maintaining a home swimming pool can be expensive. The costs of cleaning, filling the pool with water, balancing the chemicals, and running the pool pump can add up quickly. Another additional expense is lighting the pool for use after dark, though you can lessen it by using LED pool lights.  An LED pool light costs … Read more

Categories General Info, Pool Equipment, Pool Features
Robotic pool cleaners do not damage vinyl liners.

Do Robotic Pool Cleaners Damage Vinyl Liners? What to Look For

by Paul Williams

Robotic pool cleaners are the easiest and most effective way to attain and sustain spotless floors, coves, steps, and walls. However, robotic pool cleaners do not have identical specs, and there are various pool surface types. So, do robotic pool cleaners damage vinyl liners? Most robotic pool cleaners do not damage vinyl liners as their … Read more

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