July 2019 - Pool Calculator

Swimming Pool Liner Buying Guide – Choosing the Perfect Liner for You

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 31, 2019
Post Category:Pool Equipment / Pool Maintenance / Product Reviews

A pool liner goes a long way in the overall look and feel of your pool. The liner is one of the most immediately recognizable parts of your pool. This is why it is so important to choose the right one for you. While the “best” liner is completely up to personal preference, there are many elements of the liner that will determine which is the best for YOU.

Swimming Pool Pump Buying Guide – What is the Best Pool Pump?

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 30, 2019
Post Category:Pool Maintenance / Product Reviews

Your swimming pool pump is very important for your pool. The pump works closely with the pool filter in order to clean and filter the water in your pool. They form a “closed loop” that skims the water, grabs and removes debris, and cleans the water before it is injected back into the pool. This is why it’s so important to make sure you buy the right pool pump for your specific pool.

How to Prime a Pool Pump – Swimming Pool Maintenance

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 29, 2019
Post Category:Pool Equipment / Pool Maintenance

Priming your pool pump is an important part of your pool maintenance and wellbeing. The process of priming your pump is done to remove air and to fill the pump with water. A pump without air and with water is one that is ready for use. This process is complete to ensure that your pool pump works in the correct manner.

How to Drain a Hot Tub – Hot Tub Draining, Cleaning, and Refilling

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 24, 2019
Post Category:Hot Tubs / Pool Maintenance

Draining your hot tub is key to making sure your hot tub is clean, balanced, and filled with fresh water. Draining your hot tub is a simple process. However, this process can be confusing to some. This article will be especially useful to those new to hot tub maintenance that might need a hand in figuring it all out.

What’s the Best Type of Hot Tub Filter? – Hot Tub Filter Buyer’s Guide

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 22, 2019
Post Category:Hot Tubs / Product Reviews

Hot tub filters are incredibly important for your hot tub's health. These filters come in 3 styles that are highly comparable; sand filters, cartridge filters, and D.E. filters. Each of these offers distinct advantages and disadvantages.

What’s The Ideal Hot Tub Temperature – Perfect Hot Tub or Spa Water

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 18, 2019
Post Category:Hot Tubs

Hot tubs and spas are a great luxury to have as a home owner. Almost nothing is more relaxing after a long day than soaking up in your hot tub with some friends. (Or a bottle of wine) With this being said, the temperature of the water you soak in is incredibly important.

5 Tips to Keep Your Swimming Pool Clean – Pool Life

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 17, 2019
Post Category:Pool Life / Pool Maintenance

Keeping your pool clean is a hard job. Vacuuming, skimming, cleaning, balancing. It can sometimes seem like a full-time job. Pool cleanliness and care are musts as a pool owner. But, there are ways to maximize your pool’s health and keep it clean for longer.

How to Manually Vacuum A Swimming Pool – A Step-By-Step Guide

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 16, 2019
Post Category:Pool Equipment / Pool Maintenance

Vacuuming your swimming pool is one of the most tedious tasks you must perform as a pool owner. If you are using a manual vacuum it is a lot of hard work and also is incredibly annoying to do. Luckily for you, Pool Calculator has you covered on how to do it yourself!

How Does a Saltwater Generator Work?

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 15, 2019
Post Category:Pool Chemicals / Pool Equipment / Salt / Salt Water Pools

Saltwater generators are quickly becoming a popular sanitizing system for residential pool owners. However, there are many questions about these saltwater generators that are often confused.

What is Suggested Free Chlorine? – Balancing Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid

Post Author:Pool Calculator
Post published:July 15, 2019
Post Category:Pool Chemicals / Pool Maintenance / Pool Testing / Sanitizers / Suggested Free Chlorine

Chlorine is one of the most important chemicals you can put into your pool. Chlorine is what is known as a “sanitizer” in pool chemistry. This means that it is responsible for cleaning your pool water. This make sure it is safe and bacteria-free.