Archive for the ‘Pool Cleaners’ Category
Extending the Life Span of a Cartridge Pool Filter
Swimming pools can provide an oasis in the heat of summer. Owning one right at home can be so much more fun as you can take a dip anytime during the warm season.
Family and friends get to enjoy endless hours, days and months. With the right equipment, you can even further extend swimming season beyond summer. Proper care and maintenance of course should also be given the attention to ensure it is clean and safe enough for users.
Water should always be clean and clear with the use of a pumps and filters for health and safety reasons.
July 26, 2010
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JC Mercado · 
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Tags: cartridge pool filter · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Filter Cleaning, Pool Accessories, Pool Cleaners, Pool Maintenance, Pool Supplies
Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaner: Why It’s a Must-Have
Remember our automatic swimming pool cleaner Diver Dave? I wrote about him (err… “It”) in one of my articles about swimming pool accessories that my family and I have been “amassing” ever since we got our very own above-ground swimming pool kit. Remember that I wrote how I went around the swimming pool supplies store to tease my kids and see what other automatic swimming pool cleaner the store had?
One automatic swimming pool cleaner the store did have is the Orion Robotic Pool Cleaner. If not for Diver Dave’s “cuteness” that got my kids sold immediately upon seeing him (err…it) I would have gotten this automatic swimming pool cleaner instead.
July 10, 2010
· JC Mercado · No Comments
Tags: Automatic, automatic pool cleaner, Swimming Pool · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Filter Cleaning, Pool Accessories, Pool Cleaners, Pool Vacums
Polaris 380 Pool Cleaner Review
Check out our product review video on the Polaris 380 Pool Cleaner..
July 1, 2010
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The Cutest Above Ground Pool Vacuums Available
They say image is everything, and I think they are right. How many times have you bought an item just because it looks good? I mean, between two items that do basically the same thing (let’s assume all specifications being equal) which would you buy, the cute one or the plain-looking item?
A lot of times I have gone with the cuter of the two, or the cutest of them all, if there are more than two choices. But, before I whip out my credit card to make a purchase I make sure my choice is also the one that is most cost-efficient and the most effective at what I am getting it for.
May 22, 2010
· JC Mercado · One Comment
Tags: above ground pool vacuums · Posted in: Above Ground Pool, Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Cleaners, Pool Filters, Pool Maintenance, Pool Supplies
Shopping for Pool Accessories
Building a swimming pool in your own backyard may seem to get more complicated when it comes to choosing pool accessories. More often than not your local pool salesman will offer so many different products that get you more confused with your choices. It is because salesmen have their own sales agenda which may not be in line with your goal of getting the best pool accessories for your swimming pool at home.
When shopping for pool accessories, try to think about buying furniture and appliances for the house. Everything will revolve around a working budget. This could be your budget for all pool accessories and maintenance as well. It can be quite challenging for a pool owner to mix budget, function and form.
May 11, 2010
· JC Mercado · 3 Comments
Tags: Pool Accessories · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Chlorinators, Pool Cleaners, Pool Cover, Pool Filters, Pool Heaters, Pool Liners, Pool Safety, Pool Supplies, Swimming Pool Enclosures
Ensuring that Your Swimming Pool Water is Safe
Would you drink your swimming pool water? I don’t think so. I wouldn’t. I think nobody in his or her right mind would. My toddler would though. Of course we all know that he is not yet in his “right mind” given that he’s only 2 years old, so he’s excused.
He has “tasted” his bathwater, the water coming from our garden hose, water from the tap, water in a bucket I was using to wash the car and water in a basin I was using to rinse the delicates I was hand-washing. He would even open his mouth to catch the water coming out of a water fountain.
March 24, 2010
· JC Mercado · 2 Comments
Tags: swimming pool water · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Filter Cleaning, Pool Chemicals, Pool Chlorinators, Pool Cleaners, Pool Filters, Pool Maintenance, Pool Safety, Uncategorized
More Mileage with Pool Cartridges
Using pool cartridges as an option for filtering dirt and debris is probably the most economical method. It also reduces your maintenance requirements as it only needs two to three cleanings of your filter cartridge in a season. Typically, these pool cartridges are replaceable but you can get more mileage out of these when you know how to clean these filters properly. There are just a few things that you need to know in order to prolong the life of your pool cartridges.
March 23, 2010
· JC Mercado · 2 Comments
Tags: pool cartridges · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Filter Cleaning, Pool Cleaners, Pool Filters, Saving Money
Different Types of Inground Pool Filters
Keeping an inground swimming pool clean and in good condition can be taxing for some. Although it takes some time and material investment, it sure is worth all the trouble when you think about how much fun swimming pool season can be with family and friends. Pool heaters will keep your pool water at comfortable temperature levels. Chemicals will do the job of sanitizing pool water from harmful bacteria and viruses. Inground pool filters and pumps will ensure that your pool is free from dirt and debris.
March 19, 2010
· JC Mercado · 3 Comments
Tags: Inground Pool Filters · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Filter Cleaning, Inground Pool, Pool Accessories, Pool Cleaners, Pool Filters
Cartridge Pool Filters 101
There are varying opinions on what swimming pool filter is the best. Ask a pool professional and chances are you will be offered one of three possible choices: sand pool filter, cartridge pool filters or diatomaceous earth filter. Just to make sure that we have a good understanding of what these pool filter types are, let us go over each type. This may then help us decide which one is the best option for your particular requirements.
March 12, 2010
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Tags: cartridge pool filters, filters, pool filters · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Filter Cleaning, Pool Accessories, Pool Cleaners
Looking for an Above Ground Pool Vacuum – The Options You Have
It is of great important to use an above ground pool vacuum for the regular cleaning of your pool. The simple old-fashioned tools are ineffective and often require you to spend quite a lot of time and effort without achieving the desired results. The vacuums, on the other hand are easy to use and work quickly for the removal of all sorts of marks, stains or debris that are making the use of your pool unpleasant and uncomfortable. These devices can also be used for the cleaning spas and ponds. So, you will definitely be able to make the make the most out of one.
January 25, 2010
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Tags: above ground pool vacuum, automatic pool cleaner, automatic swimming pool cleaners, Pool Cleaners, robotic pool cleaner, suction side pool cleaner, swimming pool cleaner · Posted in: Pool Cleaners
