Summer has faded away, but this time of year is the best for camping and tailgating! There is no reason to sacrifice great food for being on the go. The MiniMax Big Green Egg is the first to arrive with its own transportation in...

When maintaining a spa or hot tub, draining and refilling is one of the most important steps in your water maintenance routine. A good rule of thumb is to drain and refill your hot tub once every 3 months. For a more precise number, you...

When your spa becomes cloudy, it is usually a sign that the water chemistry is out of balance, the filter needs to be cleaned, or the filter just isn’t running long enough. When you check your water with test strips or drop test kits...

Absolutely! We get it. School started back up and it’s getting cooler out and no one has used the pool in a few weeks. We know that it may be tempting to stop adding chemicals or cleaning your pool when no one is swimming...

One of the most important parts of pool care maintenance is adequate circulation and filtration. In order for your filter to be working at its peak, it will need to be occasionally cleaned. There are different types of filters and different methods of cleaning...

There are two types of stains that can be found in swimming pools; organic and metal stains. Here is a brief explanation of both. What is it? Pool water, equipment, and surfaces can become discolored due to contamination, sunlight, and the presence of metals...

LEAVE SINGLE-SPEED PUMPS IN THE KIDDIE POOL Starting July 19, 2021, pool pump standards are changing, and most single-speed pumps won’t pass muster. Rest assured, all of Pentair’s variable speed pool pumps are up to code. Talk to your trusted pool professional at Advanced...

What is it? A greasy coating on the walls along the waterline of the pool is evidence that there is a saturation of undissolved materials in the water while a ring of rough patches may be a sign of scale. Most of the time,...

We are always looking for an easier way to maintain our pool. Especially during the current chlorine tablet shortage. Luckily, we have better options. Saltwater systems are the best approach if you are looking for an easier pool with softer feeling water. While they...

Chlorine demand is defined as the inability to maintain a chlorine residual in a pool or spa even after repeated application of a chlorinating product. There are a great number of substances that can contribute to chlorine demand. These include (but are not limited...