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7 Tips to Get Your Pool Ready to Swim
One of the biggest chores in the pool owners diary is the spring opening. Most people will either employ a company to do this for
Anthony Exell
March 7, 2018
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Open your Pool Early and Save Money
The temperature outside maybe in negative numbers right now so thinking about opening your pool anytime soon may well be the last thing on your
Anthony Exell
March 2, 2018
Pool School
How to Lower Calcium Hardness in Your Pool
Hard water (especially for those of us who live in the south east of England) is a well known problem for kettles, boilers, and washing
Anthony Exell
March 1, 2018
Pool School
What is The Difference Between Stabilised and Unstabilised Chlorine?
The world of pool chemicals and the different choices you can make are seemingly countless. One thing many pool owners, especially new pool owners, are
Anthony Exell
February 27, 2018
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Why is There Sand in Your Pool and What You Need To Do About It.
It can be a worrying thing to suddenly see sand or glass media at the bottom of your pool. The most likely cause of the
Anthony Exell
February 26, 2018
Pool School
How Often Should You Shock Your Swimming Pool?
Many pool owners new and old wonder how often their pool needs shocking. To shock your pool is by far the best way to remove
Anthony Exell
February 16, 2018
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How Do You Dose Your Chlorine Tablets?
90% of swimming pools we work with at XL Pools use chlorine to sanitize the pool. This typically involves using a tablet style chlorine which
Anthony Exell
February 16, 2018
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How to Create a Pool Maintenance Plan
It’s the one thing pool owners all share, the maintenance of your pool. Creating and sticking to a consistent plan of attack will help eliminate
Anthony Exell
February 9, 2018
Pool School
What to do if Your Pool Has a Nitrate Problem?
Nitrates are not an uncommon problem to have especially if you are in the UK. It is important to be mindful of the nitrate levels
Anthony Exell
February 8, 2018
