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Safety Cover Buyer’s Guide

By Kevin Jenkins

Pool Safety Cover Buyer's Guide

It’s important to purchase the correct size and shape for your pool, and knowing how to measure for a safety cover is the first step. There are also a few different styles of safety covers — mesh, solid, or a hybrid of the two. But what’s the difference? Which safety cover is best for your pool?

Filed Under: Pool Care Equipment, Pool Closing, Pool Covers, Pool Opening & Closing, View All

How To Calculate Pool Volume

By Kevin Jenkins

How to Calculate Pool Volume

In order to properly maintain your pool, it’s vital that you know just how much water is in it. Learn how to calculate your pool volume so you can keep your water balanced.

Filed Under: How To, Pool Care

Preparing Your Pool for a Storm

By Kevin Jenkins

Preparing Your Pool for a Storm

The effects of a storm on a swimming pool can be much more manageable if you’ve prepared properly. Here’s how.

Filed Under: How To, Pool Care, Recent, View All, Weather Events & Pool Recovery

Swimming Pool Heater vs. Heat Pump

By Kevin Jenkins

Swimming Pool Heater vs. Heat Pump

If you’re looking to open the pool earlier in the spring and keep it open later in the fall and winter, pool heaters and heat pumps are the best options available. But what makes one different from the other?

Filed Under: Featured, Pool Care Equipment, View All

7 Tips to Prepare Your Pool For a Hurricane

By Kevin Jenkins

7 Tips to Prepare Your Pool For a Hurricane

Hurricanes can be brutal on swimming pools. We have some helpful tips to protect your pool against a number of potential issues.

Filed Under: How To, Weather Events & Pool Recovery

Should You Shock Your Pool in the Winter?

By Kevin Jenkins

Should You Shock Your Pool in the Winter?

To shock, or not to shock the pool during the winter months? That is the question…

Filed Under: Chemicals, How To, Pool Care, Pool Closing, Pool Opening & Closing, View All, Weather Events & Pool Recovery

How to Measure Your Pool for a Safety Cover

By Kevin Jenkins

How to Measure Your Pool for a Safety Cover

Although a basic pool cover will do the job, that won’t provide extra protection for your loved ones. A safety cover, however, will significantly reduce the risk of pool-related injuries. Here’s how to measure your pool for a safety cover.

Filed Under: How To, Pool Closing, Pool Covers, Pool Opening & Closing, View All

Leslie’s Freeze Protection Service

By Kevin Jenkins

Leslie's Freeze Protection Service

The expansion of freezing water causes intense pressure in pool equipment and plumbing lines. They often crack or break open under the pressure, resulting in costly repairs. This can be prevented with a Freeze Protection Unit, installed by a Leslie’s technician.

Filed Under: Pool Care, Pool Closing, Pool Opening & Closing, View All, Weather Events & Pool Recovery

Leslie’s Acid Washing Service

By Kevin Jenkins

Leslie's Acid Washing Service

Acid washing your pool can be a challenging task. Why tackle it on your own when Leslie’s expert technicians can do it for you? Learn more about what we offer.

Filed Under: Cleaning, Pool Care, View All

How To Remove Pool Scale and Stains

By Kevin Jenkins

How To Remove Pool Scale and Stains

Stains and scale are two words often used together because they typically happen at the same time. For those of you battling waterline pool scale, all-over calcium film stains, or general pool surface discoloration, there is hope!

Filed Under: Chemicals, How To, Pool Care, View All

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