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When Is the Best Time to Run Your Pool Pump?

When it comes to running your pool pump, there are many different approaches. You can be an early bird, a night owl, or a combination of the two. Some run their system for long hours, and others try to use it as little as possible.

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The Ideal Level of Chlorine or Chlorine Alternative to Have in Your Pool

In a previous article, we discussed the importance of understanding and balancing your pool’s pH and alkalinity levels. And while doing so is extremely important on its own, it is also valuable because it allows your pool’s sanitizer to be more effective.

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Understanding Your Pool's pH and Alkalinity

Balancing your pool water, while extremely important, can be quite delicate. The proper balance for a swimming pool means maintaining a pH level between 7.4 and 7.6, which is slightly above neutral on the pH scale and safe for the human body.

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What Makes a Pool One of the World's Greatest?

Does your pool have a PebbleTec® pool finish? If so, you’re in good company—every pool in “The World’s Greatest Pools Contest” does too! In 2011, Pebble Technology International® (PTI) created this contest to celebrate greatness in pool building and design.

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Swimming Ranked 3rd Most Popular Exercise According to Survey

Is personal fitness crucial? Apparently, the majority of Americans think so. According to a recent survey centered on fitness, most Americans consider being in shape “very important” to them.

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Hayward Acquires "Smart Water" Device Maker pHin

Our friends at Hayward recently acquired ConnectedYard, a Silicon Valley start-up that invented pHin. What is pHin? It is an award-winning “Smart Water” device that monitors your water’s chemical levels 24/7 and notifies you via the pHin app when it’s time to make changes.

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2018 Trends Show Emphasis on Outdoor Renovations

This year, thousands of people are preparing to do some serious remodeling on their homes. According to the 2018 LightStream Home Improvement Survey, 58 percent of U.S. homeowners are planning on putting some money toward improving their home this year.

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Do you teach swim lessons? Here's how you can help our fallen military families.

After an Air Force widow contacted Angels of America’s Fallen, Joe Lewis, the founder, was trying to find the mother of six swimming lessons. Unfortunately, the widow had recently lost her 2 year old to drowning.

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5 Amazing Pools Within a Day's Drive from Phoenix

As spring break quickly approaches, it becomes harder and harder not to think about vacation. So, where can you go on a last minute trip? Here are five breathtaking pools all located within a day’s drive of our hometown.

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