Occasionally in the south we have to deal with hard freezes, and may have to contend with ice developing on the surface of the pool.
44 Second Pool School with Frank – Better Skimmer Baskets – Freeze Protection During Short Freeze Events #5
In the south we typically run our pools year-round. When we get a threatening hard freeze, there are certain things we need to be prepared for just in case the worst case scenario happens.
44 Second Pool School with Frank – Better Skimmer Baskets – No Wet Hands or Touching Yuck #2
These are two options you may use that fit in most round skimmers. The Skim Pro and Flowskim skimmer baskets.
44 Second Pool School with Frank – Managing Winter Pump Schedules #16
We get asked a lot in the winter about what to do with pump schedules. You typically do not need to turn the pool over as much, but we still want to turn it over at least one or two times, depending on the pool.
44 Second Pool School with Frank – Managing Chlorine In The Winter #15
Most damage done to pools from bad water chemistry id one during the winter.
Ep 132. How The DE Got Into Your Pool and Big Problems With Phosphates
Frank and Jacque talk about how the pools with DE (Diatomaceous Earth) filters get DE into the pool, why phosphates are such a problem now, and how to control them.
Ep 131. Rats In Heaters, Skimmer Doors, and Variable Speed Pumps With Inline Chlorine Feeders
Frank and Jacque discuss a few topics he has seen in the field over the last few weeks. Rats in pool heaters, weir door (skimmer doors), variable speed pumps and low flow chlorine feeders, salt systems, and air in pumps.
Ep 130. Cooling Your Pool and Choosing a Pool Service
Frank and Jacque discuss different ways to cool your pool in the summer heat and thoughts on choosing a pool service company.
Ep 129. Algae, How To Prevent and Kill Algae In Your Pool
Frank and Jacque discuss preventing and killing algae in swimming pools. As the water warms up and pools are getting used more, algae is becoming more of a problem
Ep 128. Critters 3. How to Deal With Some Insects and Animals In and Around Your Pool
It’s always one of our favorite episodes. Frank and Jacque discuss how to deal with some of the insects and animals in and around your pool and equipment.