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A person standing on a pool deck using a long-handled pool brush to scrub algae off the sides and bottom of a residential backyard swimming pool on a sunny day.

Mid-Summer Slump: How to Beat July Algae Blooms (And Prevent Them Until Closing)

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Hayward Super Pump VS 620 with OmniX integrated smart control showing built-in Wi-Fi hub.

No Panel? No Problem: Meet the New Hayward OmniX Smart Pumps

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Clear blue swimming pool with custom plumbing lines during a spring opening and salt system startup.

Will Stabilizer Hurt My Liner? Myths vs. Facts for Salt Pool Owners

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In-ground pool plumbing renovation showing new PVC lines being trenched and installed in a backyard during pre-season maintenance.

The "Hidden" Secret to a Perfect Summer: Why We’re Digging in the Dirt Now

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A person wearing dark winter gloves pouring white calcium chloride from a container onto a snowy surface.

Stay Warm, NY! (And a Secret Snow Melt Hack from Your Pool Shed)

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Top-view of a black Hayward-style 6-position pool multiport valve with a control handle, labeled ports, and a pressure gauge slot.

Multiport Valve Replacement Guide

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