Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017

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How to Heat Up the Pool this Summer!

If you have a pool with a heater, a heat pump or are just looking to keep your pool warmer, it may be time to consider a using a solar blanket. Especially if you live in the northern half of the…

Chlorine Tabs & Shock Tips to Keep your Pool Clear

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017

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Chlorine Tabs & Shock Tips to Keep your Pool Clear

- Not all Pool Shock is Created Equal! Read your Labels! A quality chlorine tablet; 99% available and 1% inert qualifies as quality tablet. Always read your label. Generally speaking, one tablet…

5 Common Ways to Fix: Air Bubbles in Pool Pump & Filter System

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017

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5 Common Ways to Fix: Air Bubbles in Pool Pump & Filter System

What happens when I see air bubbles in my pump basket?How can I prevent air in my pool filter? This is a common question that many swimming pool owners ask and the answer can be a quick fix or a…

Sand Filters 101 – How Important is Sand Quality? – Changing Your Filter’s Sand (Part 3 of 3)

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017

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Sand Filters 101 – How Important is Sand Quality? – Changing Your Filter’s Sand (Part 3 of 3)

In part 2 of the 3-part blog on sand filters we got all the way through emptying the tank of the old sand and inspecting internal parts for damage. In this final blog of the series, we’ll work on r…

Sand Filters 101 – How Important is Sand Quality? – Changing Your Filter’s Sand (Part 2 of 3)

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017

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Sand Filters 101 – How Important is Sand Quality? – Changing Your Filter’s Sand (Part 2 of 3)

In our last blog we discussed the reasons for changing filter sand as well as the need for using a quality brand of silica sand – we recommend Mystic White II™ silica sand from US Silica. In…

Sand Filters 101 – How Important is Sand Quality? (Part 1 of 3)

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017

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Sand Filters 101 – How Important is Sand Quality? (Part 1 of 3)

Sand Filters 101HOW IMPORTANT IS SAND QUALITY? Sand filters are a common choice for many pools due to their user-friendly method of operation. Precisely because of this ease of use, it is also ve…

All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 4: Monopersulfate

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017

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All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 4: Monopersulfate

This is the last article in a series discussing the different types of shock available and their multiple uses. In this week’s installment I’d like to address the last of the common shock alternati…

What To Do When You’re On Vacation…But Your Pool Isn’t

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017

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What To Do When You’re On Vacation…But Your Pool Isn’t

July is a great time to enjoy swimming in your pool! Not only are the temperatures hot during the day, making for a refreshing swim, but evening and night swims are also enjoyable due to warmer wea…

All Shock is Not Created Equal - Part 3: Dichlor

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017

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All Shock is Not Created Equal - Part 3: Dichlor

In our running article on shock let’s discuss another alternative – dichlor. It’s full chemical name is sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, but unless you’re a chemist we’ll stick with dichlor! Dichlor…

All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 2: Calcium Hypochlorite

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017

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All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 2: Calcium Hypochlorite

In our last article we addressed the broad categories of choices available to the pool owner when it comes to shock, as well as discussing the uses and benefits of liquid chlorine shock. So let’s m…

All Shock is Not Created Equal – Part 1: Sodium Hypochlorite

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017

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All Shock is Not Created Equal – Part 1: Sodium Hypochlorite

These days there are more options for pool owners when looking for a product to shock their pool. It can be downright confusing to the person who just wants to make sure the pool is safe and clean for…