Published by Anthony on 06/05/2023

Robotic Pool Cleaners, Volt FX-8Li

Watertech Volt FX-8Li Pool Vac

A clean and well-maintained pool is important for a refreshing and enjoyable swimming experience. Traditionally, pool cleaning was a time-consuming and labor-intensive task. But thanks to advances in…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 05/24/2023

Planning a Memorial Day Pool Party

Memorial Day is a holiday to honor and remember our fallen heroes, also marking the unofficial start of summer. What better way to kick off the season than by hosting a pool party? Let's dive into the…

Discover the Ultimate Pool Cleaning Experience with Maytronics Explorer E30

Published by Makayla Ruth on 05/17/2023

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Discover the Ultimate Pool Cleaning Experience with Maytronics Explorer E30

Effortless Cleaning and Maintenance for a Sparkling PoolMaytronics, a trusted name in pool cleaning solutions, is proud to introduce its latest innovation: the Explorer E30. Designed to revolutionize…

Should You Put Chlorine Tabs in the Skimmer?

Published by Brooke Sardella on 05/08/2023

Pool Chemistry

Should You Put Chlorine Tabs in the Skimmer?

A common practice of many pool owners is placing chlorine tablets in their skimmer baskets. This may seem like a quick and easy way to chlorinate your water, it could be more harmful than benefic…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 04/19/2023

Pool Chemistry

Super Zappit Pool Shock

Keeping your pool clean and safe is essential for enjoying a fun and refreshing swimming experience. One of the most important steps in pool maintenance is shocking your pool on a regular basis. Shock…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 04/04/2023

Spas & Hot Tubs

Hot Tubs: Bromine or Chlorine?

Bromine and chlorine are both effective sanitizers for hot tub water. However, there are some key differences between the two that you should consider when making your decision.BromineBromine is a goo…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 03/27/2023

Heaters & Heat Pumps

Why Cool A Pool?

While most people enjoy a warm swimming pool, there are some instances where you might want to cool it down. In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why you might want to cool your swimming pool…

Preventative Maintenance Tips For Your Pool's Heat Pump

Published by Matt Fichera on 03/20/2023

Heaters & Heat Pumps

Preventative Maintenance Tips For Your Pool's Heat Pump

Regular preventative maintenance is essential for ensuring that your pool heat pump runs efficiently and reliably. Here are some steps you can take to maintain your pool heat pump: Clean the filt…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 03/14/2023

PVC Repairs with Schmear

Schmear pellets are granulated pellets of ABS plastic resin, which can be used to repair plumbing and plastic parts in your pool system such as valve ports, gauge threads and skimmers. The p…

Vinyl Liners: 20 mil, 28 mil, 30 mil: What Mil Do I Buy?

Published by Matt Fichera on 03/09/2023

Above Ground Pools, Radiant Pools

Vinyl Liners: 20 mil, 28 mil, 30 mil: What Mil Do I Buy?

Purchasing a vinyl liner for your pool can be a confusing process but with a bit of additional knowledge, you can be swimming in no time. Most reputable pool retailers talk in terms of mil not…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 03/08/2023

Heaters & Heat Pumps, Raypak

RayPak Wearable Parts

Your RayPak heater is a long-term investment for your pool that will last years. Yet, there are parts within the heater or heat pump that will deteriorate over time. You will need to replace these par…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 03/01/2023

Pool Winterization, Above Ground Pools, Pool Chemistry

Don't Want to Open the Pool?

You have a beautiful pool, but maybe you're wondering if you should open it this season. Are you planning on travelling for an extended period of time? Maybe you don’t have as much help at home as you…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 02/03/2023

Pool Chemistry

Pool Pro Essentials

Are you interested in becoming a pool professional or want to clean your own pool like the pros? It is simple to get started, but you will need a few key pieces of equipment to start maintain clean an…

CMI Copper Bonding Grid & Kit | Avoid Stray Voltage

Published by Matt Fichera on 01/30/2023

Copper Wire Grids, Commercial, Bonding Grids, Copper Equipotential, Copper Equipotential Bonding Grids, EB3100

CMI Copper Bonding Grid & Kit | Avoid Stray Voltage

Consolidated Manufacturing’s Equibond® Equipotential Bonding Grid is tested and proven protection against stray voltage. This product is made from exothermically welded #8 Solid Copper. Ther…

Extend Warranty Plans for Heaters and Heat Pumps Now Available!

Published by Matt Fichera on 01/24/2023

Heaters & Heat Pumps

Extend Warranty Plans for Heaters and Heat Pumps Now Available!

The peace of mind that Extend offers our customers now is also available on Natural Gas / Propane Heaters and Heat Pumps for your swimming pool and spa. We partner with Extend for simple, ha…

Dolphin Liberty 200 | 300 | 400 - A New Generation in Cordless Pool Cleaning

Published by Matt Fichera on 01/17/2023

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Dolphin Liberty 200 | 300 | 400 - A New Generation in Cordless Pool Cleaning

Maytronics and Dolphin brands presents: The Liberty Series 200, 300, & 400! When freedom and autonomy meet Dolphin performance and Maytronics reliability, you get the LIBERTY line! Th…

What is a Sacrificial Anode for Your Swimming Pool?

Published by Matt Fichera on 01/16/2023

Pool Chemistry, Saltwater Systems

What is a Sacrificial Anode for Your Swimming Pool?

A sacrificial anode is a simple device that is easy to install and economical. It works to preserve and protect metal components of a swimming pool’s operating system from salt water corrosion. I…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 01/03/2023

2023 Pool Resolutions

Keep Up On CleaningHaving clean, clear, healthy water is the first step to having a great pool season in 2023! Where you may have slacked on cleaning and balancing your water, this year you can make a…

Published by Matt Fichera on 12/29/2022

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Maytronics Dolphin Liberty Robotic Pool Cleaners

The Maytronics Dolphin Liberty Line Dolphin is bringing new technology to the pool cleaning industry for 2023 and beyond, with their Liberty line of cordless pool cleaning robots for increased…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 12/14/2022

Heaters & Heat Pumps

Conserve Energy with Solar Heat

Today is Energy Conservation Day! In your home, you probably have many appliances that consume energy like your heating, refrigerator, TV and lighting. Your swimming pool uses these resources just…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 12/06/2022

Spas & Hot Tubs

White Flakes In Your Hot Tub?

One day you open your hot tub cover and see white flakes floating in the water or maybe you slide in and the walls feel gritty like sandpaper - yuck! What is this stuff? It’s probably caused by sca…

Winterization with the Air Supply Cyclone Blower

Published by Brooke Sardella on 11/15/2022

Pool Winterization

Winterization with the Air Supply Cyclone Blower

When winter comes around it is time to get the pool ready for closing! Especially if you live in an area with freezing winters, the Air Supply Cyclone Blower will help you get the job done.In freezing…

Revolutionizing Pool Heating: Introducing the Raypak Raymote App

Published by Makayla Ruth on 11/08/2022

gas pool heaters, Pool Water Heaters, Raypak AVIA Pool and Spa Heater, Raypak, Heaters & Heat Pumps

Revolutionizing Pool Heating: Introducing the Raypak Raymote App

In the world of pool maintenance, technology continues to advance, making pool ownership more convenient and efficient than ever before. At EZ Pool & Spa Supply, we're excited to introduce the Ray…

Published by Matt Fichera on 11/08/2022

Heaters & Heat Pumps, Raypak

Introducing NiTek | Raypak’s Advanced Heat Exchanger Technology!

E-Z Test Pools recently returned from the Raypak headquarters in Oxnard, California with some exciting news about Raypak’s latest innovation. Justin Reyes, Associate Marketing Manager for Raypak…

Selecting an All-In-One FROG Pool Care System

Published by Makayla Ruth on 11/03/2022

Chlorine Alternatives

Selecting an All-In-One FROG Pool Care System

When it comes to FROG all-in-one pool care systems, there are many choices. The three FROG systems we’re going to look into are all capable of providing pools of up to 40,000 gallons with the chlorine…

Effortless Spa Sanitization with FROG @ease

Published by Makayla Ruth on 11/01/2022

Spas & Hot Tubs

Effortless Spa Sanitization with FROG @ease

Experience Effortless Spa Sanitization with FROG @ease Floating Spa Sanitizer SystemTransform Your Spa Experience with Clean, Clear, and Fresh WaterIntroducing the FROG @ease Floating Spa Sanitiz…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 10/25/2022

Pool Winterization, Covers

Stuck Cover Anchor Hack

Is your brass safety cover anchor stuck in place? Follow along with us, we have a quick hack to help get it loose! You will need: Hex key Allen wrench Watering hose with jet settling *Do not use a h…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 10/17/2022

Heaters & Heat Pumps

Why Did My Pool Heater Stop Working?

You’ve made a great investment in your pool by purchasing a water heater. Your pool season is extended and is enjoying warm swims well into the off-season. With proper use and maintenance, your h…

Yellow Out from Natural Chemistry: One of the Pool Industry’s Best Kept Secrets

Published by Matt Fichera on 10/13/2022

Pool Chemistry

Yellow Out from Natural Chemistry: One of the Pool Industry’s Best Kept Secrets

This amazingly easy to use product is applied prior to shock treatment, killing yellow, green, or pink algae with ease. Yellow Out works with all pool types including those with salt chlorine…

Published by Matt Fichera on 10/04/2022

Pool Chemistry

Pool First Aid - Natural Chemistry

What is Pool First Aid? Pool First Aid by Natural Chemistry combines their SMARTZyme enzyme technology with a powerful clarifier to resolve pool water problems quickly and completely. Gone are…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 09/27/2022

Pool Lighting with Hayward Colorlogic

Set the mood and enjoy your pool day or night by incorporating lighting into your pool landscape. Hayward’s family of ColorLogic lights are one of the best choices for illuminating nearly every inc…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 09/22/2022

Spas & Hot Tubs

Get Your Spa Autumn Ready

Fall is perfect hot tub season! When your pool is too cold and closed for the upcoming winter, you can still enjoy a great soak in the crisp air. There is nothing better! If you’ve had your hot tub…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 09/17/2022

Pool Winterization

9 Steps to Close Your Pool

Equipment ChemicalsHardware…

Published by Matt Fichera on 09/16/2022

Pool Winterization, Covers

Water Tubes for Pool Covers

What are Pool Water Tubes? Secure your inground pool cover for the long winter months with water tubes. Water tubes, also known as water bags, are affordable, made from high-quality vinyl, filled…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 09/14/2022

Spas & Hot Tubs

Get Rid of Hot Tub Rash

Spa hot tubs are relaxing for so many reasons. Unfortunately, sometimes your hot tub can cause you or your guests to feel rashes and skin irritation. There are a few key reasons why your hot tub wo…

How to Purchase the Best Robotic Pool Cleaner

Published by Matt Fichera on 09/06/2022

Robotic Pool Cleaners

How to Purchase the Best Robotic Pool Cleaner

A robotic pool cleaner is a great way to keep your pool clean, but it’s also an investment for you and your family. Robotic pool cleaners keep your family’s swim area cleaner and healthie…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 08/31/2022

National D.E. Day!

Today is National DE Day! Here at E-Z Test, it is like this day was created just for us! DE stands for Diatomaceous Earth. It is a crumbly sedimentary rock formed by billions of fossilized microalg…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 08/22/2022

Pool Chemistry

How To Correctly Use Pool Test Strips

Testing your pool water is one of the key maintenance tasks you must keep up with for a sparkling clear and enjoyable pool. They are an easy way to receive accurate results about problems in your w…

Pentair Prowler 920 Inground Robotic Pool Cleaner

Published by Matt Fichera on 08/19/2022

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Pentair Prowler 920 Inground Robotic Pool Cleaner

Your pool is your happy place and for many, it’s a focal point of your backyard and outdoor living. Keeping that investment clean is a top priority and the Pentair Prowler 920 is a great…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 08/15/2022

Spas & Hot Tubs, Radiant Pools, Above Ground Pools, Fiberglass Pools

Water for Instant Relaxation

Have you ever noticed when you are near a body of water, whether it is an ocean, lake, river, or pool, you instantly feel more relaxed? What about the calming feeling of a warm shower, bath, or eve…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 08/12/2022

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Pentair's Prowler Pool Robots

The Pentair Prowler line of robotic cleaners offers a wide range of features you can select from to perfectly meet your pool cleaning needs. From above-ground pools to large, elaborate inground ins…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 08/08/2022

Pool Chemistry

Fix Cloudy Pool After It Rains

You’re enjoying a beautiful sunny day by the pool and the clouds start to roll in - you know rain is coming! It is always a bummer when the weather gets in the way of your plans, but all storms pas…

Pentair Prowler 910 Above Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner

Published by Matt Fichera on 08/02/2022

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Pentair Prowler 910 Above Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner

We all know those days, right? The “Lazy & Hazy” days, where all you want to do is relax, have fun and enjoy spending quality time with your loved ones. Now, more of this time is possible, as i…

Published by Matt Fichera on 08/01/2022

Lighting

SpaBrite Lights From Pentair - Reliability in Spa Lighting

Light up your night with one of the most impactful and reliable spa lights available on the market, the SpaBrite from Pentair. Captivate your senses and set the mood for a truly unique system set…

Leaving Automatic Pool Cleaner in the Pool

Published by Brooke Sardella on 08/01/2022

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Leaving Automatic Pool Cleaner in the Pool

One of the main perks of owning a robotic pool cleaner is the ability to “set it and forget it”. You barely need to lift a finger and you will come home to a sparkling clean pool. It's easy to fo…

Light Up the Night with GloBrite by Pentair

Published by Brooke Sardella on 07/26/2022

Lighting

Light Up the Night with GloBrite by Pentair

Light up the night with GloBrite lights by Pentair and illuminate your pool to make your nighttime swims more beautiful and exhilarating. GloBrite lights are unique in the way they can be se…

How to Prevent Sunblock Buildup in Your Pool Water

Published by Brooke Sardella on 07/22/2022

Pool Chemistry

How to Prevent Sunblock Buildup in Your Pool Water

You’ve heard it time and time again - always wear sunscreen! We hope you are taking this advice and are sure you know why, but you may be wondering how swimming with sunscreen affects your pool water.…

National Swimming Pool Day: Pools Now & Then

Published by Brooke Sardella on 07/11/2022

Fiberglass Pools, Above Ground Pools, Radiant Pools

National Swimming Pool Day: Pools Now & Then

Can you think back to your favorite pool memory? Maybe it was the best poolside burger at your family barbeque, lounging in your swimsuit on a Sunday, or staying fit with some laps in the water. Whate…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 07/01/2022

Pool Chemistry

How to Stabilize Your Chlorine

You may love to soak up the summer sun, but your pool's chlorine doesn't. The sun can heat up your pool, but its UV rays eat up chlorine before it has a chance to do its job - keeping your water clean…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 06/27/2022

Vinyl Liners & Common Issues

Your vinyl liner transforms the entire look of your pool and gives it that beautiful blue hue, while also protecting bathers from exterior walls and the ground. Here, we’ll dive into how pool liner…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 06/22/2022

Pool Chemistry

Easy Pool Care with Instant Frog

In one easy step, Instant FROG delivers a full season of crystal-clear, soft-feeling water. Just put it in your skimmer basket and it delivers fresh sanitizing minerals for 6 months. FROG’s EP…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 06/16/2022

Pool Covers, Pool Winterization, Safety Covers, Covers

GLI Safety Covers

What if you could have a 24/7 lifeguard at your pool in the off-season? They would be able to protect the pool from children, pets, and other damage to the pool. Well, there is no need to hire an…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 06/16/2022

Pool Winterization, Covers

Above Ground Winter Pool Covers

After a season of pool fun, you have to start thinking of closing your pool for the winter. Above-ground covers by GLI have proven durability and quality to stand up to harsh freezing conditions and m…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 06/01/2022

EZ Pool & Spa Supply

An Exciting Milestone in EZ Pool & Spa Supply History!

Entering into the 2022 pool season, we are proud to announce that we have surpassed over 10,000 5-star reviews on Shopper Approved, along with an overall average 4.8/5 star rating! As our Director of…

CelaPool DE Filter Media | 6 lb. Bags For Easy Shipping!

Published by Matt Fichera on 05/23/2022

Filters, D.E. Powder

CelaPool DE Filter Media | 6 lb. Bags For Easy Shipping!

CelaPool is a low dust diatomaceous earth used as a filter media in swimming pool filters. It’s very easy to use, creates no mess, and produces less waste than other types of D.E. CelaPool comes…

Published by Brooke Sardella on 05/17/2022

chlorine alternatives, enjoy, pool chemicals

Enjoy Kits for Easy Maintenance

What is the easiest way to enjoy your pool this summer? By using an Enjoy kit! What is Enjoy? It is a monthly kit containing a low chlorine sanitizing alternative for above-ground and s…

Maytronics Dolphin Explorer E70 vs. Maytronics Dolphin M600

Published by Matt Fichera on 05/12/2022

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Maytronics Dolphin Explorer E70 vs. Maytronics Dolphin M600

The Dolphin Explorer E70 and The Dolphin M600 push the limits when it comes to pool cleaning. Both are sophisticated automated robots for inground pools coming with a multi-layer filter and a…

5 Steps to Prepare Your Pool For a Storm

Published by Brooke Sardella on 05/02/2022

Pool Chemistry

5 Steps to Prepare Your Pool For a Storm

Once you create a plan to keep you and your loved ones safe during a storm or hurricane, it is time to secure your pool. You have invested a lot of time and money in creating an outdoor space worth pr…

In Season Rebate on the Polaris 3900! Get $125 Back Through September 5, 2022!

Published by Matt Fichera on 04/28/2022

Robotic Pool Cleaners

In Season Rebate on the Polaris 3900! Get $125 Back Through September 5, 2022!

This is a great opportunity to get your hands on the latest most technologically advanced pressure-side pool cleaner available while also getting $125 back in your pocket. The 3900 from Polari…

Chlorine Alternatives | PoolTux Salt System

Published by Matt Fichera on 04/26/2022

Saltwater Systems, Chlorine Alternatives

Chlorine Alternatives | PoolTux Salt System

Salt systems have increasingly become more popular as pool owners are making the switch away from cumbersome chlorine tabs and into a system that makes its own while providing softer water as well. No…

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