Picking the Right Basket & Cartridge for Your Dolphin Pool Cleaner

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 09/27/2018

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Picking the Right Basket & Cartridge for Your Dolphin Pool Cleaner

It's no secret that we at EZ Pool & Spa Supply love robotic pool cleaners! And over the years we have witnessed how much our customers have grown to love them. Lower costs compared t…

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 06/26/2018

robotic pool cleaners

The Dolphin Wave 200XL

The Dolphin Wave 200XL – Your Commercial Pool Will Flip Over This Robotic Cleaner! Do you maintain a commercial pool? If you do, I’m sure you are well aware of the many challenges y…

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 02/12/2018

Start a Revival in Your Swimming Pool!

Do you like effective, easy to use pool products that actually work as advertised, help you take care of multiple concerns at once all in one application and save you time and aggravation whi…

Variable Speed Above Ground Pool Pumps by Speck

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 12/14/2017

Above Ground Pools, Pool Pumps

Variable Speed Above Ground Pool Pumps by Speck

Variable Speed Above Ground Pool Pumps by Speck - Value & VersatilityAre you about to set up a new above ground pool and need to select a pump? Or, is it simply time that you replaced your old, tired…

Pool Pump Failure: Common Causes and Prevention

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/19/2017

Pool Pumps

Pool Pump Failure: Common Causes and Prevention

Sooner or later even the best, quality-made equipment will reach the end of its useful life, break and need replacing. Really, when you think about it, any machine that runs 12 hours a day, every d…

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/19/2017

Chlorine Alternatives

Green Pool – Gotta Be Algae…Right????

Green Pool – Gotta Be Algae…Right???? For the most part, when we hear that someone has a green pool, we immediately think of algae. And for the most part we’d be right, but as I learned many y…

Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/19/2017

What is a “Good” Free Chlorine level?

What is a “good” free chlorine level? Should I swim in a pool with a “low” free chlorine level? Free chlorine is the most important number to monitor in your swimming pool water. You want…

Dr. Dryden’s Activate Glass Filter Media

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

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Dr. Dryden’s Activate Glass Filter Media

Dr. Dryden’s Activate is a glass filter media designed to replace traditional sand in sand filters. Activate, according to the manufacturer, “is made from recycled glass that goes t…

What are Phosphates in Swimming Pool Water?

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

Chlorine Alternatives, Phosphates in Swimming Pool Water

What are Phosphates in Swimming Pool Water?

Have an Algae Problem? Your Pool is BalancedYou Shock WeeklyYou Use ChlorineYou Still have Algae?Let’s talk about Phosphates.WHAT ARE PHOSPHATES?Phosphates are food for algae. If you have had persist…

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

Baquacil

Switching Your Pool from Baquacil to Chlorine

Switching Your Pool from Baquacil to ChlorineBaquacil, the chemical trade name of a non-chlorine pool system, is a product used by a fairly small percentage of pool owners to sanitize their pools. The…

Ideal Chemical Ranges for Your Swimming Pool

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

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Ideal Chemical Ranges for Your Swimming Pool

Ideal Chemical Ranges for Your Swimming Pool People often ask me, “What’s the big deal with testing and balancing pool water? Does it really matter?” I think sometimes people expect me to look…

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

Monopersulfate, pool shock

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…