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Winterizing your pool means adding chemicals to sanitize it

How Much Shock Do You Need To Use To Winterize A Pool?

by Shelby Hatcher

As the temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your pool. But how much shock do you need to add to your pool water to winterize it ensure it’s adequately protected from the cold weather? You need at least 2 lbs (0.9 kg) of shock per 10,000 gallons (38 cubic meters) of water … Read more

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Do Fire Departments Still Fill Swimming Pools?

by Paul Williams

Going through the process of having a swimming pool installed is one of the biggest tests of patience one will ever go through. Months of watching the construction process is both exciting and draining! When it is finally finished and time to fill it up, the last thing you’ll want to do is wait on … Read more

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I'm a fun-loving husband and father of 3 that enjoys spending pool days with the family! After years of above ground pool fun, we took the leap and got our first in-ground pool installed. What an exciting journey it has been! I have learned so much along the way, and use this site as an outlet to share everything I've learned, researched, or randomly thought of that I found to be interesting. For more info, see my About Me page.

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