Archive for the 'Above Ground Pools' Category

How to begin Vacuuming and Above Ground Pool

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Before vacuuming an above ground pool you should make certain the water level is mid-way up the skimmer mouth (opening).
To manually vacuum an above ground pool, typically you:

Insert the vacuum head on to the end of a telescopic pole.
Attach one end of the vacuum hose to the vacuum head
Remove the skimmer lid […]

Swimming Pool Filtration Methods

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Sand - the oldest and most popular method of filtration for swimming pools and spas. Water flows from top to bottom during normal filtration cycles and use an lateral system in the bottom of the filter to return water back to the pool or spa. Sand filters generally use #20 silica sand which is approximately […]

Saltwater chlorine generators do not replace the filter system

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

We get this call quite about when it comes to saltwater chlorine generators, “If I get a saltwater filter system, can I replace the sand filter system that comes with the pool?”
The answer is that the “saltwater filter system”, as so many people call it is not a filter system at all. It is an […]

VGB Act - Revisited

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

In response to the recent article "Members of Congress Protest VGB", we would like to make the following comments:

"As an industry participant, I agree there needs to be a uniform interpretation of the VGB Act not only on the federal level but also in local municipalities. I did some digging and found the following […]

Wilbar Above Ground Pools Installation Instructions

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Wil-bar Above Ground Pools Assembly & Installation Instructions

These Wil-bar online instructions are not meant to be used as a replacement for the assembly and installation instructions, materials, labels or markings which should come with your above ground pool.  A Printed installation instructions and installation video ship with all Wil-bar above ground pools we sell.  In […]