Pool guides

Equipment guides

Pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners and salt cells — how they work and what to buy.

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Automatic cleaners save hours of vacuuming. How the three types work, what each is best at, and how to choose for your…

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Each heater type wins in a different situation. Compare heat-up speed, operating cost and climate fit — and the one accessory that…

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How long to run your pump, what "turnover" means, and why running a variable-speed pump slower and longer can cut its energy…

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How each filter type works, how fine it filters, how much maintenance it needs and when to clean or replace the media.

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