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Variable Speed Pool Pump Guide: How to Choose For Your Pool
Here we go again. The pool pump is making a loud noise, or it is just not restarting. Without the pool pump on, your swimming pool water will not circulate. In the middle of summer, it will take just a few days to grow algae as chlorine will not circulate in the water and the…
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How to Backwash a Pool DE Filter
Cleaning a DE filter is key to clear and safe pool water. Backwashing removes built-up dirt and debris—just turn off the pump, switch the valve to backwash, and run until the sight glass is clear. Then add fresh DE powder, and the filter will be good to go. This simple process maintains a good flow…
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Beat the Heat: Your Guide to Pool Chillers and Coolers
If you’re an Austin resident, you’re familiar with the pattern. By the end of July, after several weeks of unrelenting triple-digit temperatures, your backyard pool goes from sounding like a good idea to resembling a vat of warm soup. Outdoor pools in Westlake or Central Austin exposed to the afternoon sun can reach temperatures up…
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9 Best Pool Cleaning Chemicals for a Crystal-Clear Pool
As a pool owner in Central Texas, you understand that your only chance of making it through a 105° F August afternoon is by having a clean and inviting oasis in your backyard. Between the pollen dumps from the spring live oak season and the beating sun Texas summers bring, keeping your pool water clear…
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What is the Best Pool Filter for Your Pool?
It’s easy to think that on a hot 100°July afternoon in Austin, there is nothing better than a refreshing dip in a clean, sparkly clear pool. But having a clean pool isn’t just about relaxing in glassy water – it’s about having peace of mind that your family is safe from bacteria and algae. Filtration…





