Swimming Pool Steve
18 Wellington st N3L 1S6 Paris, ON, Canada

Do you clean your pool filter every day? You are definitely not supposed to need do it that often. This article tells you what might be wrong with your filter to cause this: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/daily-cleaning.html

Want to try replacing your own pool pump? This article highlights some of the concerns and important information you need to know before proceeding: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/replace-pump.html

On the fence about getting a swimming pool? These 10 excellent reasons to get a pool will reassure you that it is a good idea: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/build-pool.html

What is the best time of year to get a new pool liner? Can I wait one more season? Find the answers you need in this article: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/next-year.html

Does the size of your pipe really matter? You can get the job done with smaller pipes but not very efficiently: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pipe-size.html

Does every pool benefit from a variable speed pump? This article looks at the rare situations where a variable speed pump is not worth getting: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/no-vs.html

Pool pump lost prime? From electrical issues to plumbing leaks, chances are the reason for your pump losing prime is on this list: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/loses-prime.html

Salt water continues to be one of the most desired swimming pool upgrades but are there any risks? Learn about the good, bad and ugly aspects of salt water swimming pools: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/salty.html

Buying a new pool heater? How do you choose the right sized heater for your specific pool? https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/heater-sizing.html

Toxic green algae - keep your dogs out of this stuff!

Holy bananas thank you for the birthday love facebook friends. If you would like to help me for my birthday as of today I have 19,891 subscribers on my Swimmin...g Pool Steve youtube channel. It would be awesome to hit 20,000 subscribers today on my birthday / the last day of the year. I have 800 videos about swimming pools and hot tubs with hours of useful information. Thank you for subscribing! See more

Are you supposed to drain your pool for the winter? If you do not immediately know the answer to this question then you need to read this article: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/winter-drain.html

If you close your own pool the liability rests on you should something go wrong - Don't make one of these common mistakes: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pag/closing-mistakes.html

Test lab 2.0 - subscribe to Swimming Pool Steve on YouTube to see this stuff in action! https://www.youtube.com/c/Swimmingpoolsteve

Buying a new pool pump? Before you buy, there are some important things you need to consider. Read more: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pump-checklist.html

Pools should have these!

It's Amazon Prime day today so take a look at these 10 popular items that pool owners buy online: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/amazon-pools.html

If you are shopping with your pool in mind this Black Friday check out this list of the best pool upgrades that you can take on yourself: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/diy-options.html

Do you have what it takes?

Checklist for new pool pumps - Learn about buying a new pool pump and what you should consider before making your purchase: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pump-checklist.html

SHOW ME THE MONEY with step by step calculations for single speed pumps versus variable speed pumps. Long video, irrefutable evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7DHyFCw_28

Are you looking to hire a swimming pool builder? Before you gamble with your hard earned pool budget take a look at this valuable resource that will help you get the most for your money and AVOID the pool building nightmares you have heard about: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-plan.html

When you look at the numbers for efficient flow volume it is easy to see why bigger is better when it comes to pool plumbing: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pipe-size.html

Too much fake news about swimming pools. Learn about the lies that you are being told! http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/lies.html

The inflatable pool toys you choose to buy says a lot about who you are...which makes me wonder who buys these things?? http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-floats.html

If you measure your pool filtration by how many hours per day you run your pump then you have been doing it wrong. Learn about how much you are actually supposed to filter your pool water: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/filter-time.html

Learning about variable speed pumps - Watch how running your pump 8 hours per day leaves a LOT of money on the table. Money you could save with a variable speed pump: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/8-hours.html

Is this the year you upgrade to a variable speed pool pump? Watch this comparison that includes flow rates and actual electrical consumption: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pump-power.html

Save yourself some frustration - If you are going to make a mistake when opening your own swimming pool it is probably covered in this article: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/opening-mistakes.html

Did you open your pool to find less water than you were expecting? Read this article to find out what your water level should be: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/winter-water.html

Are you opening your own swimming pool? These tips will help to make your job much easier: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/opening-tips.html

If you have opened your pool and can't get the pump to work this article walks you through what to look at next: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pump-startup.html

If you have opened your pool and cant get the pump to work this article walks you through what to look at next: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pump-startup.html

Pools need to be opened and maintained or they are going to turn green and spread bacteria and parasites. This article might be full of jokes, but if pool workers are not deemed to be essential services everywhere that will be no laughing matter: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/shades-of-green.html

This is a personal statement about Covid-19 and the steps that are being taken by people to limit the spread, flatten the curve and protect the vulnerable. It is also a message to those failing to take these steps. http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/covid19.html

Why is it so hard to get a pool pro to install the equipment that you bought online? This article attempts to explain the nature of this problem to pool owners: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/install-this.html

I know the sky is falling. Take 10 minutes for your sanity and read this funny review of swimming pool float toys. Satire for the soul...I hope that I was able to make you laugh: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-floats.html

Now that everybody is on lock down in their homes even famous people have to take care of their own stuff. These particular celebrities are probably going to have a had time taking care of their swimming pools: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/celebrity.html

If you suddenly had to take care of your own swimming pool in the event of an emergency would you know what to do? http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/diy.html

It used to be that residential pools did not need flow meters...but that is something that is going to change in the future: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/flow-meter.html

Looks like you might be spending more time at home this year than normal. Here are some "fun" ideas for your swimming pool you might want to try but definitely should not: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/awesome.html

50 Shades of green...pool water. See what happens when good pool water goes bad: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/shades-of-green.html #funnyfriday

Time to start searching for seasonal employees again for the next swimming pool season. Try some of these interview questions to help you find the right candidate for working on pools: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/job-interview.html

Watch how this variable speed pump saves $500 per year versus an already minimal filtration schedule that only runs 8 hours per day: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/8-hours.html

Are variable speed pumps worth it if your pool is only open for part of the year? http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/seasonal-pool.html

7 ways that working in the pool and spa industry can be extra challenging: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-work2.html

Thinking about upgrading your pool pump? Here are three benefits to getting a variable speed pump: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/best-vs.html

Can you use a variable speed pump with a salt water chlorinator? Learn more about how to pick the right VS pump for your pool: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/vs-salt.html

I only run my pump 4 hours per day - This is something that all pool professionals have heard...but how much filtration can you get in only four hours? http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/4-hours.html

How much power does a pool pump use - Learn about electrical efficiency and flow rates through this series of videos: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pump-power.html

Common questions about inflatable Intex hot tubs - http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/spa-questions.html

What happens to the water level in your pool during the winter? It is important to keep an eye on things even when the pool is closed for the season: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/winter-water.html

Are you supposed to drain your pool for the winter? If you dont IMMEDIATELY know the answer to this then you had better read this article: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/winter-drain.html

Manage risk versus reward with these "fun" things you can do with your swimming pool (but probably shouldnt) http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/awesome.html

If you closed your own pool for the winter this year then be sure to double check you did these things correctly: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/closing-mistakes.html

Proof of the science behind the affinity laws which are the reason that variable speed pool pumps save you so much money: http://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pa/electrical-savings.html

Safety at work in the pool industry - Swimming Pool Steve talks about the most important subject in this recent article from Pool Pro Magazine: https://poolpromag.com/in-search-of-a-zero-injury-work-pl/

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