Tag Archives: equipment

Should equipment be covered for the winter when winterizing or closing a pool?

This is a question that we get quite frequently. In the past, equipment was commonly covered with plastic or tarps for the winter season here in Michigan. What we found was that covered equipment, especially heaters, began to deteriorate more … Continue reading

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Opening a Vinyl Liner Pool – a pictorial

Our opening crew recently opened this vinyl liner pool, and while we could describe it to you, perhaps a photo series is worth even more. If you’d like our service crew to help you with opening or any service or … Continue reading

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Ask the Pool Guy visits with local Brighton Pool Owner

Ask the Pool Guy Allan Curtis was out and about over the weekend answering homeowner questions. One question he fielded was what to do when the equipment for the pool is above pool level. In this case, approximately 3′. When … Continue reading

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A basic swimming pool system overview

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