It’s all fun and games to have a nice pool as a personal haven back home until it’s time for a clean-up. You may be left wondering whether this could be a tedious work of hours. We can’t tell you exactly how long it may take to bring your pool back to life; it depends …
The Intex above-ground pools are very well-liked by those who are fond of swimming, thanks to their excellent build and marvelous quality. They also have a fan base because of their ease of use and easy setting up. Nonetheless, above-ground pools have some drawbacks too, and a major one is that their legs can prove …
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The placement of spa jets is a super tricky part when building a pool. This is mainly because you cannot be completely sure how you will like it, unless you have already experienced it. Moreover, most technicians are not completely aware of the hydraulics involved with spa jets. If you are getting the spa jets …
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Polaris 380 has been a favorite among pool owners for quite some time, thanks to its superb performance and longevity. This does not, however, mean that it is not prone to having a bug every once in a while. An uncommon issue faced by most pool cleaner owners is that the wheels stop turning. If …
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Even the best of appliances can give you a hard time with minor glitches here and there. A relatively common problem that users face with Polaris pool cleaners is that the tails of their cleaners stop sweeping like they should. Given that the job of the tail is to ensure proper cleaning of the stuck …
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Cutting corners in chlorination can wreak havoc and can result in a dirty, unsanitary and algae-infested pool. Such a pool is not pleasing to look at, let alone take a bath in. To keep your chlorine levels between the recommended range of 1 to 3 ppm, you might be expecting a hefty cost. But this …
A low calcium hardness (low calcium levels) in your pool can cause excessive foaming in the water. It also messes up the pool’s pH which can corrode metallic parts like the pool’s railings. Ideally, you want a calcium hardness level between 175 and 225 ppm for a vinyl or fiberglass pool and between 200 and 275 …
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Mini Pebble by StoneScapes and PebbleSheen by Pebble Tec are two of the most popular and iconic pebble surfaces out there. Choosing between these two has become the most common choice pool owners have to face these days. Their originators, StoneScapes and Pebble Tec, have been in the business for over two decades now, with …
Broadly speaking, there are two types of pool surfaces: pebble pool surface and plaster pool surface. Pebble pool surfaces have overtaken plaster in terms of popularity during the last few years. Pebble surfaces offer a greater variety of colors and textures to choose from and have lower maintenance, generally. The only downside would be that …
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As a part of NPT’s line of pool finishes, StoneScapes includes pebble-based aggregate finishes alongside other finishes like JewelScapes and QuartzScapes. The Mini Pebble series is a considerably, if not the most, popular branch from the StoneScapes series. Being available in a great variety of hues, these mini pebble finishes are resilient, come with a …