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Can an Above Ground Pool Have a Deep End?

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Above Ground Pools With a Deep End – What to Know Thinking about getting an above ground pool, but wanting the depth of an in-ground? Above ground pools have more flexibility than one might think. Deep end above ground pools are a great option for potential pool buyers who want the depth and size of…

Safety Tips for Above Ground Pools

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Just like in-ground pools, above ground pools require the same amount of safety and responsibility. It is important that pool owners take the proper steps to ensure that their pool is safe for not only themselves, but their guests as well. There is overlap between in-ground and above ground safety tips. This list will attempt…

Four Fast Facts: Vinyl Pool Liners

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Generally speaking, there are three different types of in-ground pools. Fiberglass, vinyl liner and concrete are all options, with varying benefit. In this post, vinyl liners will be discussed. Vinyl liners are the most popular option for in-ground pools and in most cases, the only option for above ground pools. They have become increasingly common…

Above Ground vs. In-Ground Pool: Which is Right for You?

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With the summer on the way, it’s time to start considering which type of pool is best for you. Above ground and in-ground pools each have numerous benefits, and depending on the situation, one might be a better fit than the other. It is important to carefully consider which type of pool is going to…

How To Find Above Ground Pool Leaks

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  During the lifetime of most pools, it is not uncommon to find a leak. It’s normal for water to evaporate from a swimming pool. Splashing can also lead to minor water loss. However, when the water level goes down at a rapid rate, there’s often a leak in the liner. In most cases, the…

Pool Safety: Fact or Fiction?

By zagers00stg

Being a pool owner requires attention to detail as well as responsibility. It becomes your job to keep everybody who goes into the pool safe. In the pool world, there is a multitude of advice and tips on how to keep pools safe. But, how do you know what’s true and what’s not? This article will break…

Everything You Need to Know About a Swim Spa

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To put it simply, a swim spa is an endless swimming pool. It provides the exercise of a full size swimming pool, in the convenient size of a spa. Swim spas are the perfect option if you’re looking to get the aerobic benefits of a swimming pool, with cost and space savings in mind. This article will…

The Most Common Pool Chemical Misconceptions

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In the pool and spa world, pool chemical balance misconceptions are common. Myths and truths are often used incorrectly. This can lead to the wrong solution to the water chemistry problem or question. This article will go over some of the most common pool and spa water balance questions. It will also discuss the correct answer to the…

Saltwater Purification Systems – What’s the Big Deal?

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Today’s hot tubs are more customizable than ever.  This gives the spa owner great options when it comes to choosing a method of sanitization. Saltwater Purification Systems (SPS) generate small amounts of sanitizer in a natural, nearly chemical-free fashion. They are able to do this by using salt. SPS are often considered excellent alternatives to…