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How to Size a Pool Heater: How Many BTUs?

By Alicia Toedter

How to Size a Pool Heater: How Many BTUs?

Looking to purchase or upgrade a pool heater? Knowing how to correctly size a pool heater is one of the best ways to ensure your pool’s heating efficiency is as high as possible.

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How to Repair a Pool Cover

By Alicia Toedter

How to Repair a Pool Cover

If you’re using the same cover you used last winter, we’ll assume you probably haven’t looked at it since storing it after you opened the pool a few months ago. If you noticed damage before storing, now’s the time to fix it. We have a few quick tips on how to repair your winter pool cover or safety pool cover.

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Leslie’s Standard Pool Closing Kit Instructions

By Alicia Toedter

Standard Closing Kit Instructions

The Leslie’s Standard Pool Closing Kit includes all the chemicals you’ll need to protect your pool through the off-season, and will treat pools up to 7,500 gallons in size.

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Leslie’s Deluxe Pool Closing Kit Instructions

By Alicia Toedter

Deluxe Closing Kit Instructions

When you’re ready to start closing your swimming pool, a Leslie’s Pool Closing Kit can help take the guesswork out of winterizing chemicals. The Deluxe Kit contains all the essentials needed to winterize a pool up to 15,000 gallons in size.

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Leslie’s Premium Pool Closing Kit Instructions

By Alicia Toedter

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Ready to start closing your pool? Follow these instructions to use the chemicals in your Leslie’s Premium Pool Closing Kit. This kit contains all the essential chemicals you’ll need to winterize a pool up to 35,000 gallons in size.

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Pool Equipment Maintenance 101

By Alicia Toedter

pool equipment maintenance 101

Just like your automobile needs routine oil changes, tire rotations, and other routine maintenance, your pool equipment requires diligent maintenance so it can stay in peak running condition.

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Pool Filter Media Types: A Comparison Guide

By Alicia Toedter

Pool Filter Media Types: A Comparison Guide

We’re about to let you in on a little secret. Just because you have a sand filter doesn’t mean you have to use actual sand in it. Likewise, just because you have a DE filter doesn’t mean you have to use diatomaceous earth. There are alternatives!

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How to Store Pool Chemicals the Right Way

By Alicia Toedter

How to Store Pool Chemicals the Right Way

If you’ve ever read a pool chemical label, you know that it’s important to always store your chemicals in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. But what you may not know are the more intricate details of safe pool chemical storage.

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How to Manage Chlorine Demand

By Alicia Toedter

Does it seem like you’re constantly pouring chlorine in the pool? If Free Available Chlorine levels in your swimming pool are chronically low, or if your water test results seem way off, it’s time to investigate further.

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Is Your Pool Water Safe for Swimming?

By Alicia Toedter

Is your pool water safe for swimming?

Your pool may be free of debris, and the water may look crystal clear, but that doesn’t always mean it’s safe to swim in. Keep reading to find out if your water is actually swim-ready, or if you’ve got some work to do.

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