Blog: Swimming Pool Maintenance & Supplies
2021 Department of Energy Variable Speed Pump Law Explained
In case you haven't heard, the Department of Energy has announced that by July 19, 2021 all Dedicated Purpose Pool Pumps must meet a minimum energy requirement, otherwise you could be subject to certain penalties and fines. What does that mean for your pool? We're here to break everything down for you.
How To Change A Pool Light Bulb
*PLEASE READ EACH STEP THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE BULB. ALWAYS HAVE SOMEONE WITH YOU TO HELP IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BULB IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED WITH ELECTRICITY OR A MULTIMETER.*
Fact Friday: Which Pool Vacuum is Right for You?
Welcome back to another edition of Fact Friday here at ePoolSupply! Every Friday we like to educate our customers with important information regard...
Chlorine vs. Saltwater Swimming Pools
Saltwater pools use a process called “electrolysis” to produce just enough chlorine to disinfect the water. Commonly referred to as chlorine generators, saltwater pool systems make an electrolysis process with a control box and a salt cell. As pool water passes through the cell its exposed to a low voltage of electric current sent from the control box, which separates the sodium atom from the chloride atom and essentially transforms the salt into sodium hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid. Hypochlorous acid is the same sanitizing component produced when any type of chlorine is added to pool water.
How to Add Chlorine Tabs to your Swimming Pool
What is Chlorine?
Chlorine is one of the MOST EFFECTIVE sanitizing agents for not only swimming pools, but for water in general. Small amounts of chlorine are commonly added to city tap water in order to combat germs and bacteria, so it makes sense for a “puddle” of water the size of a swimming pool to use chlorine more frequently. With routine chemical checks you may find that you go through chlorine slower or faster depending on a few variables not limited to: pool usage, weather related events, and outside temperature.
Tech Thursday: Brand New Pentair IntelliSync Makes Automation Easier!
Main Features:
Compatible with both the Pentair Intelliflo VS 011028 & Pentair SuperFlo VS 342001, the IntelliSync will allow you to program and run your pump all from the palm of your hand! Through the convenience of the Pentair Home app, this pool pump controller* lets you adjust your pump speed & programming, plus get monitoring alerts on select models!
Fact Friday: Reading & Understanding Your Filter Pressure
The time has come again for another wonderful Fact Friday from ePoolSupply. Today we will be discussing the importance of your filter pressure and ...
What's Up Wednesday: What is the Perfect Pool Temperature?
Hello again! Every Wednesday we like to inform our customers of the newest updates in the swimming pool industry. Whether it be a simple "who's who...
Maintenance Monday: How to Maintain Salt Water Swimming Pools
How to Maintain Salt Water Swimming PoolsIt’s Maintenance Monday again here at Poolinfloor.com. Today we are going to discuss Salt Water Swimming Pool Maintenance and the best practices when it comes to the upkeep of your pool. Owning a salt water pool can be a wonderful experience, however, without the required maintenance it can turn [...]
Fact Friday: How to Store Your Pool Chemicals
How to Store Your Pool ChemicalsThe time has come again for another wonderful Fact Friday from Poolinfloor.com. Today we will be discussing the best methods for storing your pool chemicals safely and efficiently. We strive to provide our customers with as much knowledge as possible with their pool so they can maintain and purchase items wisely. Let's [...]
Fact Friday: Swimming Pool Parts Guide
What are the Parts of a Swimming Pool?The time has come again for another wonderful Fact Friday from Poolinfloor.com. Today we will break down the major parts of an in-ground swimming pool. The information found below is purely for educational purposes. We strive to provide our customers with as much knowledge as possible with [...]
Maintenance Mondays: How to Rebuild Zodiac T5 Suction Cleaner!
It’s maintenance Mondays again here
at Poolinfloor.com and today we are going to discuss how to rebuild parts of
your Zodiac T5 Suction Side Cleaner! These cleaners are super simple to install
and maintain! This cleaner has multiple replacement parts and they can all be
swapped with very little work. Please keep reading for more! Also, be sure to
check [...]
Fact Fridays: Gamma Series 4 Venturi Pop Up Heads
Learning More About Gamma Series 4 Venturi Pop Up HeadsIt’s that time again, FACT FRIDAYS!
We here at Poolinfloor.com like to make Fridays full of Facts! This Friday, 8-16-2019,
we want to hit you with the facts about the Gamma Series 4 Venturi Pop Up Heads!
We strive to provide our customers with as much knowledge as possible [...]
Fact Fridays: Pressure Cleaners vs Suction Cleaners
Difference Between a Suction Cleaner and a Pressure CleanerIt’s that time again, FACT FRIDAYS! We here at Poolinfloor.com like to make Fridays full of Facts! This Friday, 7-26-2019, we want to hit you with the facts about the difference between a pressure cleaner and a suction cleaner! We strive to provide out customers with as much knowledge as possible with [...]
Maintenance Monday: Installation & Maintenance for Blue Square Q360 Valve
Maintaining & Repairing Your Bluesquare Q360 ValveIt’s Maintenance Monday again here at Poolinfloor.com and today we are going to discuss how to replace and install a BlueSquare Q360 Valve for your pop-up system! These valves are unique to your specific cleaning systems and are incredibly easy to install and maintain! They each have roughly 3 replacement parts and they [...]
Fact Fridays: How to Identify Your Pool Pop-Up Heads
How to Identify Your Pop-Up HeadsIt’s that time again, FACT FRIDAYS! We here at Poolinfloor.com like to make Fridays full of Facts! This Friday, July 19th, 2019, we want to hit you with the facts about how to identify your pop-ups! We at Poolinfloor.com pride ourselves on being able to help diagnose and suggest replacement pop up heads for [...]
What’s Up Wednesday: Zodiac MX8 vs MX6 Suction Cleaners!
Zodiac MX8 vs MX6 Suction Cleaners!Every Wednesday at Poolinfloor.com we like to inform our customer’s on “what’s up” in the swimming pool industry. Whether that be simple content on who’s “who” in the industry or any other useful information that can be used by all pool owners around the world! In this week’s “What’s Up Wednesday” we would like to inform [...]
Maintenance Mondays: Removal & Installation of a Paramount Gear Module for Pop-Up Systems
Remove or Install Gear Modules for Pop-UpsIt’s Maintenance Mondays again here at Poolinfloor.com and today we are going to discuss how to replace and install a Paramount Gear Module for your pop-up system! These gear modules are unique to your specific valves and are incredibly easy to install! We will also discuss how to identify your current valve to [...]
Fact Fridays: Caretaker 99 Pop Up Heads: Threaded vs Bayonet Style
Caretaker 99 Threaded VS Bayonet Style Pop Up HeadsIt’s that time again, FACT FRIDAYS! We here at Poolinfloor.com like to make Fridays full of Facts! This Friday, 7-9-2019, we want to hit you with the facts about Caretaker Threaded Vs Bayonet Style Pop-Up Heads. Caretaker currently uses two different style pop-up heads. Each style pop-up head has its own benefits [...]
Maintenance Mondays: Products to Keep Your Pool Pristine
Clean Your Pool ProperlyIt’s Maintenance Mondays again here at Poolinfloor.com and today we have some great products and tips to help keep your pool in pristine condition! Check out these products below along with some simple to follow instructions on how to keep your pool in the best condition! Each one of the chemicals discussed below has its own specific [...]
Fact Fridays: Caretaker Cleaning Head Nozzle Inserts
Learn About Caretaker Head Nozzle InsertsIt’s that time again, FACT FRIDAYS! We here at Poolinfloor.com like to make Fridays full of facts! This Friday, 6-27-2019, we want to hit you with the facts about Caretaker cleaning head nozzle inserts. Caretaker currently uses a total of 5 different size nozzles. Each nozzle has its own benefits and purpose. Please [...]
Fact Friday: Ultraflex 1 and 2 Obsolete Part Replacement Kits
Caretaker is Making Ultraflex 1 and Ultraflex 2 Obsolete Part Replacement Kits Caretaker is replacing obsolete replacement parts with all new kits relating to the Ultraflex 1 and 2 electronic 8-port valves. The following new motor and PCB upgrade kit continues to support the Ultraflex 1 valve. With some simple changes to the transformer kits it [...]
How to Replace 1.5" T Valves on A&A systems
Today we are going to describe how to replace T-Vavle assemblies on A&A Infloor Systems that require 1.5" Glue in Valves.Step 1. Turn the System off to the poolStep 2. Remove the lid of the gear assembly housingStep 3. Remove the Gear kit inside the housingStep 4. Remove all the broken T-Valves inside the housingStep 5. Dry out the housing [...]
