Matt Harper

If you want to keep your pool clean all season long, you’re going to have to invest in a pool cleaner. It’s going to save you time and money, reduce your chemical usage, and save you a lot of water.  This guide lays out the different types of pool cleaners, the benefits of using a […]

Are you trying to figure how the best way to prime your pool pump? While some newer pumps have self-priming functions, most pumps require priming before turning it on to get the air out of the system and get the water flowing through it. For those types of pumps, there’s a little bit of a

If your pH dips below normal range in your pool, your plumbing may start to erode and your swimmers will start to complain with itchy skin and burning eyes. Talk about ruining summer fun! To raise the pH levels in your pool, try adding sodium carbonate (soda ash) or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) until your pool’s

When your pool chemistry levels get out of whack, it can take some time and energy to get them balanced.  And your pH levels are certainly no exception. In fact, when pH level is too high, it will throw everything off, including the effectiveness of your chlorine. But there are a few ways you can

If you’re looking to replace your pool pump because it’s time for a new one or because you’re tired of paying the huge electricity bill that comes with your current one, then a variable speed pump might be the way to go.Variable speed pumps can be quite a bit more expensive than single speed or

Foamy pools might look kind of cool sometimes—sort of like a giant bubble bath. But a foamy pool is actually not a good thing, because what it usually means is that your water is too “thick.” And that’s just as gross as it sounds! So in this guide we’ll go over what causes pool foam,

Chlorine lock is one of those pool terms that is pretty misunderstood among pool owners, while some experts even try to discredit it as a sales gimmick. But having experienced the phenomena myself, I know that chlorine lock exists and it can be a pain to correct. So in this post, we’re going to go

If you’ve been using granular or liquid chlorine for your pool, you might be wondering if you should make the switch to tablets. Or, if this is your first time buying sanitizer for your new pool, maybe you’re wondering where to start. Either way, let’s take a closer look at how you can choose the best chlorine

If you’re reading this post, you were probably doing a little research on how to lower the pH balance and total alkalinity in your pool with sodium bisulfate. So let’s take a deep dive into sodium bisulfate and why you might use it in your swimming pool. Sodium bisulfate, or dry acid, is an acid