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Things To Consider When Buying A Barbeque For Your Back Yard

Buying a barbeque for your back yard can be an exciting event. You’re about to transform your living space into a getaway worthy of the weekend. But first there are a few things you should consider before making your big purchase. If you do some good digging around online, you can find not only the information that you need to.....

By: Andrew Wonacott

Keeping Your Water Balanced In Your Swimming Pool

Perhaps one of the most important aspects of keeping and maintaining a pool is keeping proper water balance. If you’ve ever come out of your pool feeling like a dried out sponge, it’s quite possible your water balance is compromised. You may experience uncomfortable, irritating residue, eye irritation, and your clothes may become discolored if you have water that is.....

By: Andrew Wonacott

Understanding Pool Chemicals (An Introduction)

Proper water chemistry is the primary concern for any pool owner, and understanding pool chemistry is perhaps the greatest challenge a new pool owner will face. Pool chemicals have many different names and functions, but this article will attempt to break down the common pool chemicals and their functions into a readable, friendly guide. The first step in maintaining proper.....

By: Andrew Wonacott

Pool Chlorine and Pool Bromine Compared And Contrasted

In order to keep your swimming pool crisp and fresh, you must learn the role that pool chemicals play in balancing the sanitization of the water. A properly balanced pool ensures a healthy and enjoyable time filled with hours of fun and relaxation. There are several different kinds of pool chemicals available to consumers, but perhaps the two most popular.....

By: Andrew Wonacott

Choosing The Best Pool Heater For Your Swimming Pool

There are two main kinds of pool heaters that heat a swimming pool, natural gas or propane gas. Natural gas is what you most likely have running through your house, but if you live in an area where natural gas isn’t supplied by the city or county, then you will most likely need to use propane. This is the first.....

By: Andrew Wonacott

Pool Chemistry Guidelines

Pool Chemistry Guidelines Suggested Pool Chemistry Levels Action Required To Raise Levels Action Required To Lower Levels pH 7.2 to 7.6 Add Soda Ash Add Muriatic Acid or Sodium Bisulphate Total Alkalinity 100 to 130 ppm Add Sodium Bicarbonate Add Muriatic Acid Chlorine (Unstabilized) 0.3 to 1.0 ppm Add Chlorine Chemical No action - chlorine will naturally dissipate Chlorine (Stabilized) 1.0 to 3.0 ppm Add Chlorine Chemical No action - chlorine will naturally dissipate Chlorine.....

By: Andrew Wonacott

Pool Supply

Pool supply is a turbulent industry. Since 2005 new pool construction is down some 60-70% (depending on who's reports you read), but the message of these statistics is very telling and reveals that pool supply has been hit hard by the recession. Pool supply builders especially have been hit hard, with homeowners tightening their wallets for new construction, a major shift.....

By: Andrew Wonacott

Hayward Pool Products

Hayward Pool Products Hayward is one of the most trusted names in pool supplies, and for a variety of reasons. PoolSupplyProducts.com is proud to carry virtually all of Hayward’s line of products, from heaters, pumps, filters, and parts. Their attention to detail, quality components, and brand longevity have built the trust of swimming pool owners all over the world. Perhaps one.....

By: Andrew Wonacott

Hayward H Series Pool Heaters

Hayward Pool Heaters Guide Many of our customers have asked us just how large of a heater they need to heat their pool effectively, so we have created this Hayward Pool Heaters Guide to help you get an idea of what Hayward Heater Model you might want to consider purchasing. This guide is based on the Hayward H Series Heater: Heater Model Swimming.....

By: Andrew Wonacott