Swimming Pool Water Chemistry – Technical Details. Because a swimming pool system begins as a hole in the ground, without any water movement, it is an artificial structure. Consequently, it lacks the three purifiers that protect water quality in natural bodies of water:

What Is A Swim Spa – So you think you might want a swimming pool, but it costs too much money. So you thought about getting a hot tub spa instead, but they seem to be just too small. Don’t you wish that someone would invent something that had all the best features of a pool and a spa combined, but at a really reasonable cost…

How to Backwash Hayward DE Filters For Swimming Pools. The purpose of backwashing is to blow out the old DE, with its trapped impurities, so you can replace it with clean DE. Below are the steps you should follow for both “Bump Style” and Multiport Style DE filters.

Basic Pool or Spa Plumbing Systems. To understand the basic plumbing system of a pool or spa, you must follow the path of the water. The water from the pool or spa, not both at the…

Pool and Spa Basic Electricity. Electricity is responsible for running pumps and motors, ignites gas heaters, and operates controls. When major renovation or installation of electrical circuits is required, call a professional electrician and subcontract the job. When troubleshooting short circuits or other specialized electrical problems, an electrician will solve and repair it faster than you can, so again, call a professional and let him do his job.

What Are The Dog Days of Summer? We often hear about the dog days of summer but few know what the expression means. Some say that it signifies hot sultry days not fit for a dog, others suggest it’s the weather in which dogs go mad. But here come the Myth Busters to the rescue! In all reality…

Planning to Buy a Swimming Pool. Aaaahhh… Your very own backyard oasis. Fun in the sun with your family and friends. Sounds great, doesn’t it? You bet it does.

But there are so many great choices out there. Above-ground. Inground. Aluminum. Steel. Fiberglass. Concrete. What’s a poor pool buyer to do?

Pool And Spa Lighting – How To Change Or Replace Underwater Lights and Bulbs For Swimming Pools And Hot Tub Spas – Lighting is essential if the pool is to be used at night. External lighting of your pool, spa, or water feature is possible with a variety of high- and low-voltage systems. For installation and maintenance of external systems, it is recommended you consult your local electrician. For lighting the water from within, however, there are also a variety of options…

Planning for Your New Swimming Pool or Hot Tub Spa – Careful planning is an essential first step to any building project, and pools and spas are no exception. A site must be carefully chosen, budgetary and legal restrictions taken into account, decisions that need to be tackled before your pool or spa becomes a reality…

Tips On How To Winterize And Close An Inground Pool – In This How-To Video, Dan Harrison goes through the steps necessary to winterize or close an inground swimming pool. Host Dan Harrison from PoolAndSpa.com answers common questions about the care of swimming pools and hot tub spas in this E-How episode from Pool And Spa TV Season 7.