Have you ever been in a pool and noticed some red stuff growing beneath it? Some people have named these red algae, but are they red algae? If yes, what causes red algae in swimming pools? Let's find out! Can Red Algae be Found in Pools? To begin with, the first thing we will do is to ascertain if those red things you see in pools are red algae. When it comes to algae, you need to know that there is a wide diversity of them. There are about twenty-one thousand species. And of all these species, there is no single one that has a red color. Those red 'algae' you see are, in fact, bacteria. These red bacteria are carried into pools by swimmers, pool accessories, wind, or rain. The truth is … [Read more...]

The idea of a private pool in your home is a dream many have. Just think of soaking on a lazy summer afternoon alone or with your loved ones. However, having an in-ground pool is costly to build and maintain, so getting an above ground pool is a better choice. Above ground pools are easy to install and maintain, and they’re affordable, too. For these kinds of pools, you can check out the top brands Coleman and Intex. Both of them are reputable American brands that produce durable products. Read on and see which of these brands will be the best above ground pool for your home. Each brand will be reviewed in different categories to see which wins between Coleman vs Intex pools. PRICE … [Read more...]

It is important to buy the best pool pump with the correct size for your in-ground swimming pool. People might think that it is better and safer to just buy a bigger pump. However, these pumps cost a lot more and they are not ideal for your filter system. Therefore, a pump you need should be the one that filters all the water in a pool in eight hours. In this article, we will provide details on how to size a pool pump. Step 1: Determine the number of gallons of water The first thing you need to do is to calculate the number of gallons of water in your pool. For a Rectangular pool If you are having a Rectangular pool, you need to measure its length and width in feet. Then you need … [Read more...]

The best pool pump is much needed, however, it can still be loud sometimes, especially after being used for a while. What makes the situation worse is that it needs to run for quite a long time to do its job. If the noise is not your concern, you wouldn’t come here. As there are different reasons that make the pool pump so loud, you can quiet it in several ways. Read on to learn effective ways about how to quiet a pool pump. Increase the water level in your pool If your pool pump is noisy because of the pool pump cavitation, it is easy to fix. The main reason for it is the low level of water in the pool. Therefore, you need to make sure that the water in your pool at least reaches the … [Read more...]

It is common that pool pumps leak water and obviously it causes concern. Sometimes it is just a slow drip, the other times it is a steady leak. In these cases, it can drain gallons from your pool or cause erosion to the equipment. In this article, I will provide information on how to fix a leaking pool pump so that you can try and fix it at home. #1: Leaking pump shaft seal A shaft seal plays an important part in any pool pump which is to prevent water from leaking along the motor shaft. However, it isn’t always at its best, even the best pool pump has its shaft seal failed sometime. As a result, you will see water running down the backside of the seal plate through the hole. So how to … [Read more...]