Pool School – Details, episodes & analysis

Whether you’ve got a brand new salt system or you’re starting up an existing saltwater pool, the process is the same.

Your pump is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your pool. Without it, your water would be disgusting and stagnant. But how does a pump actually work? And what do you do when your pump’s NOT working? 

Your salt levels should be around 3,200 PPM. That can be a LOT of bags of pool salt. Keeping your salt in range means keeping your water sanitized. But if they get too high, you risk damaging your pool’s equipment and surfaces.

Regardless of why your pool is cloudy, there are two products that can help clear things up. But you can’t use them in every situation. Luckily, once you start treating your water, the cloudiness should go away quickly.

Have you heard of the pool chemical that turns the water blue when someone pees in it? It's meant to prevent swimmers from peeing in the pool. Well, unfortunately, it doesn't exist. That is, until now.

There are a lot of different types of chlorine you can add to your pool: tablets, granules, even household bleach. And some kinds of chlorine work better than others depending on how you add it to your water.

Whether you’re using tablets, granules, or liquid chlorine, you need to add chlorine to your pool about once a week. But how you add it depends on the type of chlorine you’re using. So here’s a quick guide on how to add chlorine to your pool. Let’s dive in.

How much chlorine does your pool need? Usually it only takes a few tablets or a cup of granules to keep your water sanitized. But it all depends on the size of your pool and what type of chlorine you buy. So here’s a quick guide on figuring out exactly how much chlorine you need to add to your pool. Let’s dive in.

There are four ways to drain water out of your pool: with your filter waste port, your pump’s hose bib, a sump pump, or a garden hose. But the one that’s best for your pool depends on your filter system and how much water you need to drain.

Taking care of your pool doesn't end when you put the cover on. Maintain your pool during the winter, and make next season's opening a lot easier.