How do I Troubleshoot Aquastar Pool Pumps?

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Aquastar, founded in 2003, produces a wide range of pool and spa products. Pool pumps are the lifeblood of a pool. The pump motor functions to circulate and force water from the filters. This helps to maintain chemical continuity and prevent the buildup of bacteria. Before calling for service from

Going Green With Quality Spa Covers and Hot Tub Covers

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Because of the costly expenses that arise from owning, running and maintaining a spa or hot tub, it helps to have a quality spa cover. With an easy to operate vinyl cover, you can significantly reduce your energy consumption. This is because such spa covers and hot tub covers enable you to enjoy red

Directions for Closing Pools

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Closing your pool properly at the end of summer or early autumn is important if you want to avoid potential problems and expensive repairs. You want to winterize your pool so that you don't have to keep the water circulating. Winterizing chemicals will keep the stagnant water from staining your wall

Building a Filter for a Koi Pond

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Mechanical FilteringBuilding a filter for a koi pond requires mechanical filtration. Mechanical filtration removes debris from the koi pond. Deposits from fish and other debris settle to the floor of the koi pond, creating a habitat for unhealthy organisms to grow in the water. Mechanical...

Pros and Cons of Electrostatic Filters

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Typical cover for an air handler.air conditioner vent image by Tammy Mobley from Fotolia.comElectrostatic air filters remove dust and pollen from the air. They work by electrically charging the air as it passes through a filter and creating an opposite charge on a collector plate inside...

Can Low pH Make Your Pool Cloudy?

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A low pH level in a swimming pool will not make the pool water cloudy, but a high pH level will have that result. A low pH level will have its own effects on the quality of the water and will, just like a high pH level, physically affect any swimmers who venture into the water before the correct pH

Looking For Pool Cleaners?

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The need for the right pool cleaners can not be overemphasized. This is why you must ensure that you make a wise choice when shopping. Unfortunately, it is not everyone that is aware of where and how to get the right cleaner for their pools. This is the reason why this article is written for you. Yo

The Benefits of Swimming Pool Solar Heating

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Swimming pools are wonderful additions to a home, but anybody with concerns about sustainability might feel a little uncertain about the environmental as well as the monetary cost of adding heat to the family pool. However, with all of the investment that goes into the pool - the money it costs to b

Safety Tips for Home Ice & Snow Cleanup

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Although snow is pretty and reminiscent of hot chocolate and holidays, the presence of snow and ice can be dangerous. Slip and falls, hypothermia, frostbite and cars getting stuck or buried in the snow are all hazardous side effects of winter weather. Some people don't bother with removing snow and

Going Natural On Swimming Pool Chemicals

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If you are the type of person who doesn't get happy on using chemical products on your pool, perhaps natural pool chemicals would work out great for you. The sad truth about chemicals is that too much exposure to these substances will greatly affect a person's medical condition. For exampl

How to Clean a Solid Pool Safety Cover

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A solid pool safety cover is different than the cover you put on your swimming pool during the swimming season. This cover is referred to as "solid" because it fastens tightly all the way around the pool, creating a solid surface. This cover keeps things out of your pool during the off season. It's

Hot Tub Gazebo Plans - Why Use Them?

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What could be a better way to relax than to spend the evening soaking in your very own hot tub-one that sits in its very own gazebo? Many homeowners are content to purchase one and sit them just outside of their homes-often built into their patios or decks.

Benefits of Using a Winter Pool Cover

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Swimming is one of the most loved sports or activities of many. It serves as an exercise for some people who are health conscious while for some who just love to spend time outdoors, it serves as a fun past time. Some housewives decided to have a pool installed in their backyards so they can have a

Swimming Pool Toys

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Swimming pool is one of the places where entire family can have hours of fun. From vigorous exercise to complete relaxation and recreation; all are possible in a swimming pool. Adding few toys to the pool will significantly enhance the fun and excitement. These toys not only add fun but also increas

Pool Cover Essentials For Inground Pools

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Choosing a pool cover is an important part of pool maintenance and enjoyment.This decision should be based on where the owners live, are children and animals going to be near it, and is it above-ground or in-ground.Once these questions have been answered, the proper cover can be chosen and installed

Benefits of a Swimming Pool

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These are definitely tough times with regards to the economy. Most of us have felt the pinch of these shaky economic times in numerous ways; whether it's by cutting back on extracurricular activities with the family, eliminating household luxuries such as cable, or even having to sell personal

Farmhouse Lamp

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Each of the amazing playhouse designs for Project Playhouse are built by teams of contractors, builders, architects, interior designers, and landscapers. Now in its 18th year, Project Playhouse debuted in 1992 in Orange County, CA, and is the largest event of its kind in the U.S. The playhouses are

Maintaining Your Swimming Pool Through the Winter

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During the typical winter months most of you will notice that your pool water tends to stay clear with very little help. Generally the green algae will never appear and I hardly ever see a pool turn green. Any algae growth that does occur is extremely slow.

How to Get the Chemicals Correct in the Pool

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Regularly maintaining the chemical balance of your pool will not only keep the water clear, it will keep it from damaging the skin of the people who swim in it. Too much or too little of any chemical in your pool can cause problems with the water, including making it cloudy and causing it to burn th

How to Install an In-Ground Pet Fence

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In-ground pet fences help you keep your pet from wandering loose by emitting an electrical shock through the pet's collar equipped with a sensor when he tries to cross the in-ground fence. Although these types of fences do not provide the security and privacy that traditional fences provide, they ar