Connect to Home Wi-Fi Access Anytime, Anywhere with the New Robotic Cleaner from Polaris

The 9650iQ Sport is a 4WD robotic cleaner that provides premium cleaning performance with the convenience of iAquaLink Control. By connecting to your home’s Wi-Fi network, the 9650iQ allows anytime, anywhere access to real-time scheduling programming, and troubleshooting from any smart device using the iAquaLink app.

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New Cocktail Pool from Trilogy for 2018

Looking to have pool-side entertainment, but your yard isn’t big enough for a standard-sized swimming pool? Trilogy has your answer beginning in Spring 2018 with the “cocktail pool”! The size, benches, and lighting make it perfect for hosting a backyard cocktail party.

The new fiberglass cocktail pool measures 10’x16’ — perfect for a yard where space is at a premium. What’s more, it has one full-width set of steps, and perimeter benches, so there is plenty of seating for guests…

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Safety Cover Pumps

You’ve probably seen it before. That pesky puddle of water on top of your pool cover that never seems to go away. It gathers dirt and leaves and is a hassle to remove before using your pool. Though you know that having a safety cover is important, you can’t help but wonder if there is an easier way to avoid this nuisance. Lucky for you, there is! It is as simple as purchasing a pool cover pump.

The pump prevents unsafe water accumulation on solid pool covers. So how do you decide what kind of cover pump to buy? Below is some key information on all of the available options and the maintenance needed for each…

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Do I Have a Leak?

As summer starts to give way to fall and nighttime temperatures begin to drop, swimming pool companies begin to see an uptick in phone calls and emails from customers who think their pool may have a leak. They observe their water level dropping noticeably from one day to the next, and are convinced that a crack or hole must be letting water escape. While that may be true in some cases, more often there is a different mechanism at work: evaporation.

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Winterizing Your Pool

In order to protect a swimming pool, it is critical that the proper winterization methods are performed every autumn. Not only does it make opening your pool easier in the spring but it also ensures that one of your largest backyard investments is secured properly for the winter months.

Winterizing a pool can certainly be performed by a homeowner provided they are trained and follow the recommended process provided by their local Pool Dealer. However, in most markets, a professional pool closing service is a relatively inexpensive maintenance process compared to the cost of major repairs that may need to be done if the winterization is done incorrectly…

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Maintenance Tools for Your Inground Pool

We all know that fiberglass pools are a low maintenance option in comparison to other inground swimming pools. Even though they are low maintenance, there is tools and equipment that you should consider purchasing so you can properly take care of your pool. The tools you buy will make your durable fiberglass pool last longer and allow you to enjoy your fiberglass swimming pool for as long as possible…

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Surround Your Swimming Pool with Plants

The surrounding plants and landscape around your swimming pool can either make or break your backyard being the place to be in the neighborhood. Different types of plants and flowers can help you create and achieve any style in your yard.

There are three traits that plants produce in your backyard. They bring in color, they create some privacy, and they add interesting texture…

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The Power of pH

When it comes to pool maintenance, keeping your water chemistry in balance is very important. And as we’ve explained, pH level is, in many ways, the foundation of that balance. While there are many factors that can impact pH level, with a little practice and regular attention, you can ensure that your water stays in the range that is ideal for your pool equipment and perfect for your pool users

One of the top reasons people choose to install a fiberglass pool is the minimal maintenance they need. But even these pools can use a little attention now and then.

Regular maintenance tips for your fiberglass pool include…

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pH and What It Means

Maintaining the proper chemical balance in your pool water not only keeps the water sparkling clean, it also helps protect your heater, pump, and other system components from damage, and can assist in keeping your pool finish looking like new. One of the most important elements of that balance is pH level.

The pH level of pool water is a measure of its acidity. It is noted on a scale of 0 to 14, with a pH below 7.0 indicating the water is acidic. A pH of 8.0 means the water is basic or alkaline. Precisely between these two points is the proper pool pH level: 7.4 to 7.6…

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