10 Steps to Replacing a Pool Light

7/13/2010 10:12:21 AM

Underwater pool lights don't last forever. Bulbs, Gaskets, Lens are parts in good supply, but eventually the body of the light fixture, the socket or the cord may fail. At this point you will need to replace the entire fixture or pool lamp, as they are sometimes called.

Replacing a Pool Pump Motor

6/24/2010 10:05:57 AM

10 steps to replacing a pool pump motor. Remove the impeller, diffuser, seal plate, wiring and then reverse the order. Not too difficult, most DIY homeowners can replace their own pump motor with simple hand tools. My record is 12 minutes, and I wasnt even rushing...

Summer is Here - Time to do a Pool Safety Scan

6/22/2010 6:12:54 PM

Now that you've got your swimming pool opened, water restored to a blue hue, pump and filter doing their job on schedule...it's time to take a look at pool safety. Whenever opening a pool, it's a good idea to give a Safety Scan. This is not one of those trademarked terms, just a phrase I use to describe looking at the entire pool area and adjoining areas, for possible, maybe probable, Safety Issues.

Gas Pool Heater Safety

6/22/2010 6:12:18 PM

An estimated 900,000 pools in the U.S. are heated by Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Gas. Gas is a dangerous substance and should be treated with respect. Here's some tips to make sure that you avoid any injuries from your pool heater.

Pool Pumps: Rebuild or Replace?

6/19/2010 4:15:35 PM

So, when selecting a pump, keep it close to the original specifications, and use the Flow Charts. Most systems could handle a small increase in pump size, especially if you are replacing the filter with a larger one, but be careful not to install a pump that is too large for the pipes or other equipment.

A Chlorine Free Pool ~ is it possible?

6/2/2010 10:27:13 PM