Pool Toys on sale

New pool toys are on sale at our sister site. Check out these cool pool rafts and double swim mattress we found. Great prices and great shipping rates as well.

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Also noteworthy, check out their supply of Automatic Pool Cleaners, Replacement Filter Cartridges and all the Pool Supplies available online.

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Summer is nearly here and we all (pool owners at least) know that means that the price of maintaining your swimming pool goes up. The more swimming we do, the more chance of having algae grow and more dirt and debris is tracked into the pool. You may be asking yourself, “How can I cut costs of my pool maintenance?” – it’s a popular question this time of year, and we have some answers for you. Check out the products listed below that will definitely help you cut the costs of pool maintenance during the summer. They’ll also cut down on the amount of work you have to do to keep your pool supplies and pool looking good!

Automatic Pool Cleaners are a great way to cut maintenance costs of owning a swimming pool. There are many different styles of automatic pool cleaners to choose from, each slightly different than the next and some that stand out more than others. Below is a list of Automatic Pool Cleaners that we think stand out from the rest and out perform the run of the mill. If you’re looking to cut down the long term cost of maintaining your swimming pool, consider these pool cleaners. The initial investment you make will certainly pay for itself in time and keep your swimming pool water looking crisp and blue, just the way you like it!

Kreepy Krauly Classic In-Ground Flower/Star K70400 In-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner

Kreepy Krauly Classic In-Ground Flower/Star K70400 In-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner

Pentair Kreepy Krualy Legend I Automatic Pool Cleaner LL505G ( Booster Pump Required ) -- Grey

Pentair Kreepy Krualy Legend I Automatic Pool Cleaner LL505G ( Booster Pump Required ) -- Grey

Pentair Kreepy Krauly Sand Shark Automatic Pool Cleaner ( Blue/White)

Pentair Kreepy Krauly Sand Shark Automatic Pool Cleaner ( Blue/White)

For more information on Automatic Pool Cleaners and to purchase, check out this Pool Supply Website. From our perspective,they’ve got things dialed in to get you the cheapest prices on pool supplies and have great customer service to back up your orders.

For other ways to cut costs on pool maintenance, check out some of these great pool water test kits and pool test strips. They are a great (and easy) way to keep your pools water chemistry in top shape and cut down on algae during the summer months.

AquaChek Silver 7-Way Pool & Spa Water Test Strips

AquaChek Silver 7-Way Pool & Spa Water Test Strips

LaMotte Insta-Test Salt Pool Water Test Strips

LaMotte Insta-Test Salt Pool Water Test Strips

LaMotte Insta-Test 6 Pool Water Test Strips

LaMotte Insta-Test 6 Pool Water Test Strips

Hope this helps you enjoy your swimming pool this summer and helps cut the cost and work of maintaining it so that you can spend more time enjoying it!

Pool Automation Made Easy

Pool Automation can generally seem like a daunting task for the everyday home swimming pool owner. We’ve compiled a few products that will make the task of automating your swimming pool and equipment and equipment much easier.

Check out the Pentair Intellicom II Adapter Interface for instance – seems like a pretty puzzling little piece huh? Does this really work on swimming Pools? You may be asking yourself..

The Pentair Intellicom II Adapter Interface is used with the Intelliflo pump to communicate between the pump and a Jandy or Hayward automation system. The interface has four relays to allow automation systems to use four individual speeds on the Intelliflo pump. It can also be used to expand existing Compool systems and allow you to have more relay spots for more pumps, lights, etc… The Intellicom II is very compact and light and can be installed within the cabinets of most automation systems.

Another great product to check out when looking into Pool Automation is the Pentair Color Touch Screen Digital Tablet. ScreenLogic® User Interfaces – Enables IntelliTouch users to control their pool and spa features using wireless color touch screen devices including PDA and Tablets. ScreenLogic systems now have advanced features such as remote monitoring and control over the internet and email alerts for specific events.   You can control many devices from your digital tablet including:  video monitoring, automation of landscape lighting and waterfalls, pool heater, spa pump, lights, and many others.

Pentair Intellicom II Adapter InterfacePentair Touch Screen Digital Wireless Tablet

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Pool Water Testing for summer

This summer keep your swimming pool in prime condition by keeping up with your pools water chemistry. The easiest way to do this is by picking up a pool test kit or some pool water test strips. The Pool Test Kits are a bit more involved and by some standards, more accurate as well. However, Pool Test Strips have become increasingly more accurate over the years and couldn’t get much easier to use. With Pool Test Strips you can accurately test the chemistry of your pool water in less than 2 minutes and adjust it’s chemistry before you run into any problems with algae or any other nasty buildup.

Check out these easy to use Pool Test Strips and pick some up early for the summer!

There are even easy to use Pool Test Strips for Salt Water Pools that you can get now for your Salt System Swimming Pool. These test strips give you accurate readings of salt levels in less than a minute!

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Summer is almost here

Summer is almost here. We’re ready to splash in and go for a swim! Aren’t we?

Maybe not so fast. You might be stuck at this point asking yourself: how do I get my pool ready for summer? Don’t worry though. There’s a lot good info out there for you to take advantage of as a pool owner.

Take a look at this post for instance. Some great advice for getting your pool ready for summer.

Run a couple water tests and take a few extra precautionary steps to make sure your pool is in good working order and you’ll be swimming in no time! Don’t take these steps lightly though, without you could be letting small fry problems turn into money pits. Your swimming pool is an invesent. Treat it like one!

Till nex time. Happy swimming!

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Pool Filter Cleaning

One of the most important parts to keeping your pool and water chemistry in good working order is to make sure that your pool filter is running well. Your pool filter will be comprised of either d.e. filter grids or filter cartridges dependent on the type of pool filter you own. You can check the current state of your filter by disassembling the filter tank unit and looking at the grids or cartridges. You’ll have to check with your original equipment manufacturer for instructions on disassembling your specific tank, however once you have the unit open, it is generally fairly easy to check the state of your grids / cartridges. Below is one version of how to clean your filter cartridges when they are ready to be cleaned.

If you are uncomfortable cleaning your cartridges, you can also purchase replacement filter cartridges. One of the cheapest, most reliable places to purchase filter cartridges that we’ve found has been Pacifica Pool Supplies.

Cartridge Filter Cleaning

  • Rinse any debris from the filter with a garden hose and spray nozzle before the filter dries after you have removed it. Drying will allow the collected debris to set into the filter media, making it more difficult to remove later.
  • Allow the filters to dry thoroughly, preferably in bright sunshine, which has effective algaecidal properties.
  • Shake or use an air compressor to remove loose particles from the filter’s fabric. This can be done by tapping it on a surface, brushing with a stiff paint brush, or other means. Note that this step is in preparation for the actual cleaning, so getting it perfect is not necessary.
  • Save the filters you would normally throw in the trash until you have several to clean. Because cleaning involves using chlorinizer and takes time, cleaning individual filters is not efficient.
  • Prepare a large bucket with a tight-fitting lid to soak your filters. Use a solution of 1 part pool chlorinator to 6 parts water. Submerge the filters in this solution, then place the lid on the bucket.
  • Allow the filters to soak to kill any microorganisms that are trapped in the filter media, and to break down any organic contaminants. One day is good start, but 3 to 5 days will provide better results.
  • Remove the filters and rinse in a bucket of clean water. Agitate the filters by holding them at one end, and dunking them briskly in and out of the rinse water. You should see a cloud of rinsed contaminants coming from the filter.
  • Hang or place the filters in bright sunlight and allow them to dry thoroughly. Any more dirt that is trapped on the surface of the filter should be brushed off, using a stiff bristled paint or parts cleaning brush.
  • Seal the bucket you soak the filters in when not in use so you won’t have to add additional chlorinizer each time you clean filters. Some sediment will accumulate in the bottom of this bucket, but it doesn’t affect the usability of the solution.
  • Mix a solution of muriatic acid and water to dissolve minerals that accumulate in the filter media, reducing the rate water can pass through the filter. Use another clean bucket with a lid that seals tightly. Add about 2/3 of a bucket of clean water, then carefully pour in enough muriatic acid to give you a 1 part acid to 10 parts water solution. In a typical 5 gallon bucket, this means about 3 gallons of water to 1 1/2 quarts acid.
  • Soak your filters in the acid solution until it quits bubbling. The bubbles are an indication the acid is reacting with the mineral deposits, and when the bubbling has quit, the minerals should be dissolved.
  • Seal this container when you are finished with it. If you keep your containers sealed tightly, the chemicals (either the acid or chlorinizer) will not weaken and may be reused for several cleanings. Allowing the containers to remain open will allow the chlorine to evaporate out of your solution, rendering it useless in a short time.
  • Rinse the acid cleaned filters with plenty of fresh water, then allow them to dry, shake any remaining collected dirt from the pleats, and they are ready either to proceed to chlorine soaking, or if this step has followed the chlorine soaking, they are ready for reuse in your pool.
  • Reuse your cleaned filters.
**Source – http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Cartridge-Type-Swimming-Pool-Filter
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Pool Filter Cartridges for sale

Looking for a new cartridge for your pool filter? Look no further! The best resource we’ve found so far online carries virtually every replacement cartridge for virtually every pool filter. Pacifica Pool Supplies has been climbing the online pool supply resource ladder rapidly as of recent and we think they are going to take the industry by storm with competitive pricing, competitive shipping rates and top notch customer service.

Give them a shot when you’re looking for quality pool supplies at competitive prices. Below are some standout products we’ve found on their site with amazing prices to match…

Check out their site and see the great deals for yourself! Enjoy and happy swimming!

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San Diego Pool Supplies

San Diego Pool Supplies is an online news column dedicated to bringing you the most current news about Swimming Pool Equipment, pool maintenance and service and Pool products.

Check back soon for some cool reviews and tips and tricks for the everyday swimming pool owner.

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