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We want to help you make informed decisions before you buy. We do not promote one brand or product. We want to educate and inform the general public of  the large selection of swimming pool supplies available to them today. Years ago swimming pool owners did not have as many options available. 

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WATER CLARIFIER Also called coagulant or flocculants - A chemical compound used to gather (coagulate or agglomerate) or to precipitate suspended particles so they may be removed by vacuuming or filtration. There are two types; in- organic salts of aluminum (alum) and other metals or water soluble organic polyelectrolyte.

WEIR Also called skimmer weir - Part of a skimmer that adjust automatically to small changes in water level to assure a continuous flow of water to the skimmer. The small floating "door" on the side of the skimmer that faces the water over which water flows on its way to the skimmer. The weir also prevents debris from floating back into the pool after the pump shuts off.

 

 

 

Types of swimming pool supplies:

• Pool heaters
• Chemicals
• Filters & cartridges
• Cleaners
• lighting
• pumps
• Ionizers
• Skimmers
• Thermometers
• Pool covers

Information and how to articles:

• Financing a pool
• Best swimming pool temperature
• Pool safety
• About pool decks
• Swimming pool terminology