Published by Matt Fichera on 11/14/2019
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EZ Spa is a product that simplifies the water treatment process in your spa or hot tub. It comes packed with an oxidizer, a clarifying agent, scale inhibitor and water conditioner. EZ…
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Published by Matt Fichera on 11/05/2019
What is DE? (D.E. Diatomaceous Earth)
DE is a common term that’s used in the pool industry. If you own a pool you’ve probably heard it used. It’s not uncommon however, to ask the question, “Just what the heck is it exactly?”Diatomaceous… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 11/01/2019
What is Affirm? - Buy Now and Pay Later!
Affirm is a great new way to pay over time. EZ Pool & Spa Supply has chosen to partner with Affirm as we believe that their business model is one that works for consumers. There’re no l… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 10/15/2019
Spa Heat Retention and Managing Power Consumption
Investing in a spa or a hot tub is a decision that brings the ultimate in relaxation and serenity. While we fully expect your happiness to skyrocket, we do not expect your energy consumption a… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 10/11/2019
Enjoy Pool Care - A Chlorine Alternative That's Easy to Use
Available for Purchase: https://www.eztestpools.com/enjoy/ Enjoy Pool Care is a very easy to use 2 step monthly process that uses 80% less chlorine making it a great alternative to… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 10/01/2019
Why Are There Bubbles In My Hot Tub?
Hot tub more like a Bubble Bath? Your hot tub is supposed to feel warm and leave you relaxed either by yourself, with family, or friends. From small gatherings to large parties, a ho… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 09/18/2019
Pool Cover Clips - Above Ground
A typical way to secure an above ground winter cover to your pool is with a cable and a winch. You’ve cleaned the pool and optimized the water, maybe you bought a new cover, and the finishing touch… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 09/10/2019
Above Ground Swimming Pool Leaf Net Covers
Deciduous trees are the ones that lose their leaves every year during the colder months. If you have these types of trees near your pool than it is pretty safe to say that you will… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 09/09/2019
Replacing Dolphin / Maytronics Robot Parts
The mechanical components of a maytronics robotic pool cleaner are easily viewed and quickly accessed by folding the handle of the robot down and turning the vehicle onto its back w… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 09/06/2019
Fall Clean Up for Your Pool
There are certainly many secrets to how a pool specialist goes about their day. Someone who cleans pools on a regular basis will have a certain routine that they adhere to and get more efficient wit… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 09/05/2019
Winter Closing Kits
When the temperature starts to drop and it’s staying cool during the daylight hours this usually means that pool closing season is fast approaching. Closing a pool by using the suggested metho… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 08/28/2019
Winter Plugs
Product BrochureDuring the pool winterizing process it is very typical to use air to blow out the water lines so that it doesn’t freeze in the pipe, expand it, and break it. After blowing out these… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 08/20/2019
Rola-Chem Scumbugs
Scumbugs are powerful clarifiers and work extremely well to prevent the formation of ugly looking scum lines on the surface of your water. They aid in improving filtration and are capable of absorbi… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 08/16/2019
Liquid Solar Pool Covers
Solar pool covers are giant, big, and bulky. They sometimes resemble bubble wrap and are used to trap heat in your pool that comes from the day to day sun. They act like giant blankets that float on… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 08/15/2019
Winter Duck Plugs
Product Brochure What is a Duck Plug? The fantastic Duck Plug is a great helper during the winterizing process that your swimming pool undergoes and is ideal for pool owners who ha… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 08/14/2019
Energy Efficient Infusion V-Fittings
V-Fittings Brochure V-Fittings Flyer V-Fittings Fact-Sheet Infusion Pool Products truly are revolutionizing the movement to “Go Green” within the swimming pool indu… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 08/02/2019
Chain Link Fence Accessory Hangers (BS05843)
These Chain Link Fence Accessory Hangers fit conveniently into chain link fence mesh and easily create hooks to tidy things up around the pool. Utilize two or more to hang swimming pool poles, clea… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 08/02/2019
Safe-T-Zone Pool Winterizing Kit
N. Jonas is a great company. They are the makers of the very popular Enjoy which is a low chlorine disinfecting alternative as well as many other well-known products. Their Safe-T-Zone… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/29/2019
All About Algae
Algae can be a bothersome and annoying part of owning a pool. Getting rid of it involves doing some homework and finding the source of the problem. Algae can access your swimming pool throu… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/24/2019
Pool Safety Covers
In certain areas of the country there comes a time of year when the cookouts come to an end, the sun stops shining quite as bright, the temperatures get colder and the fall and winter start… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/10/2019
Dolphin M600
The M 600 is the most complete robotic pool cleaner that Dolphin has crafted so far. It makes keeping up with the cleanliness of your swimming pool a piece of cake as you spend more time ha… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/09/2019
Enjoy Opening / Closing Kits and Why You Should Use Them
Introducing Enjoy Opening and Closing kits! This multi-functional product created by the N. Jonas company is shipped in a small box that’s convenient and easy to handle. The kit includes tw… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 06/28/2019
What is Chlorine Pool Stabilizer?
During the summer months when the sun is out and the temperatures really start to heat up is when your pool gets the most use and you are happily reminded why you made the decision to install one in… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 06/21/2019
Polaris Robotic Pool Cleaners
Product Snapshots!We’ve got some great new Polaris robots that are available for in-store purchase only. Polaris has been at it for more than 40 years and is known not just in this country. but thro… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 06/14/2019
Ultima S.O.S. and BioGuard Smart Shock
Premium ShockIf you don’t understand swimming pool water treatment and you hear, “I’m going to shock the pool” you may immediately think that there is something drastically wrong. The idea quickly… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 06/13/2019
Thermo-Wall Pool Insulation
Thermo-Wall Pool Insulation Thermo-Wall insulation helps retain heat that is typically lost through the walls of your above ground pool especially during cold nights. Your pool heats up durin… -
Published by Matt Fichera on 06/12/2019
Cleaning and Replacing Your Spa and Hot Tub Filter Cartridge
Cleaning and Replacing Your Spa and Hot Tub Filter Cartridge Hot Tubs are typically a source of great relaxation. Whether it’s the daily user experience or a party for a special occasi… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 06/04/2019
Solar-Breeze NX2 Automatic Pool Cleaner
Let the Sun Clean Your Pool! The NX2 by Solar-Breeze is dedicated to bringing solar powered maintenance and eco-friendly pool care to the forefront and making it readily available for consum… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/23/2019
The Importance of Testing and Maintaining Your Pool Water
Don't Forget to Balance Your Pool Water!The start of summer is here. It’s time for you to relax and your pool to shine as the fun times stay and the bad weather goes. Owning a pool is a very rewardi… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/07/2019
Should I Purchase a Variable Speed Pool Pump?
Variable Speed Pool Pumps During the hot summer months people tend to gravitate to things like swimming pools and air conditioners to dodge the temperature and escape the humidity. Unfortunately,… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/03/2019
Top 5 Best Robotic Pool Cleaners to Buy?
What Are The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners? We’ve come a very long way in pool cleaning. Gone are the days of manually scrubbing pools, or even attaching a device to your walls. If you don’t wa… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 04/16/2019
Variable Speed Swimming Pool Pumps - State Rebate Programs
There is a light at the end of the cold dark tunnel. We're so close now we can almost feel the warming shine. Winter will soon be behind us and pool season in front of us. As the better weather sta… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 01/23/2019
Swimming Pool UV-Ozone Systems VS. Salt Chlorinators: What’s The Difference?
Pool maintenance can be challenging, especially when it comes to keeping the pool water crystal clear.While there are numerous sanitization systems, the ones frequently inquired about are UV-Ozone… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 01/23/2019
Dolphin Wave Robotic Pool Cleaners - 3 Models, 1 Solution for Easy Commercial Pool Maintenance
**Updated for 2022 and beyond, Maytronics now offers many new Wave models, with some being for internet sale! Check those out at this link: https://www.eztestpools.com/wave-commercial-pool-c… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 01/23/2019
Heat Pump vs. Gas Heater - Which Is Better for Your Pool?
Heating your pool is a great way to lengthen your swimming season, and bring more enjoyment to the experience for everyone in the family. But somewhere along the way, you may have gotten confused… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 11/20/2018
6 Signs You Need to Replace Your Liner
Remember when your pool was brand new and how beautiful and inviting it was to look at? You were probably really proud of how it looked and even showed it off to your friends. The way the… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 09/27/2018
Picking the Right Basket & Cartridge for Your Dolphin Pool Cleaner
It's no secret that we at EZ Pool & Spa Supply love robotic pool cleaners! And over the years we have witnessed how much our customers have grown to love them. Lower costs compared t… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 06/26/2018
The Dolphin Wave 200XL
The Dolphin Wave 200XL – Your Commercial Pool Will Flip Over This Robotic Cleaner! Do you maintain a commercial pool? If you do, I’m sure you are well aware of the many challenges y… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 02/12/2018
Start a Revival in Your Swimming Pool!
Do you like effective, easy to use pool products that actually work as advertised, help you take care of multiple concerns at once all in one application and save you time and aggravation whi… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 12/14/2017
Variable Speed Above Ground Pool Pumps by Speck
Variable Speed Above Ground Pool Pumps by Speck - Value & VersatilityAre you about to set up a new above ground pool and need to select a pump? Or, is it simply time that you replaced your old, tired… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/19/2017
Pool Pump Failure: Common Causes and Prevention
Sooner or later even the best, quality-made equipment will reach the end of its useful life, break and need replacing. Really, when you think about it, any machine that runs 12 hours a day, every d… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/19/2017
Green Pool – Gotta Be Algae…Right????
Green Pool – Gotta Be Algae…Right???? For the most part, when we hear that someone has a green pool, we immediately think of algae. And for the most part we’d be right, but as I learned many y… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 07/19/2017
What is a “Good” Free Chlorine level?
What is a “good” free chlorine level? Should I swim in a pool with a “low” free chlorine level? Free chlorine is the most important number to monitor in your swimming pool water. You want… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
What are Phosphates in Swimming Pool Water?
Have an Algae Problem? Your Pool is BalancedYou Shock WeeklyYou Use ChlorineYou Still have Algae?Let’s talk about Phosphates.WHAT ARE PHOSPHATES?Phosphates are food for algae. If you have had persist… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
Switching Your Pool from Baquacil to Chlorine
Switching Your Pool from Baquacil to ChlorineBaquacil, the chemical trade name of a non-chlorine pool system, is a product used by a fairly small percentage of pool owners to sanitize their pools. The… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
Ideal Chemical Ranges for Your Swimming Pool
Ideal Chemical Ranges for Your Swimming Pool People often ask me, “What’s the big deal with testing and balancing pool water? Does it really matter?” I think sometimes people expect me to look… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
How to Heat Up the Pool this Summer!
If you have a pool with a heater, a heat pump or are just looking to keep your pool warmer, it may be time to consider a using a solar blanket. Especially if you live in the northern half of the… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
Dr. Dryden’s Activate Glass Filter Media
Dr. Dryden’s Activate is a glass filter media designed to replace traditional sand in sand filters. Activate, according to the manufacturer, “is made from recycled glass that goes through… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
Chlorine Tabs & Shock Tips to Keep your Pool Clear
- Not all Pool Shock is Created Equal! Read your Labels! A quality chlorine tablet; 99% available and 1% inert qualifies as quality tablet. Always read your label. Generally speaking, one tablet… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
5 Common Ways to Fix: Air Bubbles in Pool Pump & Filter System
What happens when I see air bubbles in my pump basket?How can I prevent air in my pool filter? This is a common question that many swimming pool owners ask and the answer can be a quick fix or a… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
Sand Filters 101 – How Important is Sand Quality? – Changing Your Filter’s Sand (Part 3 of 3)
In part 2 of the 3-part blog on sand filters we got all the way through emptying the tank of the old sand and inspecting internal parts for damage. In this final blog of the series, we’ll work on r… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
Sand Filters 101 – How Important is Sand Quality? – Changing Your Filter’s Sand (Part 2 of 3)
In our last blog we discussed the reasons for changing filter sand as well as the need for using a quality brand of silica sand – we recommend Mystic White II™ silica sand from US Silica. In… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/17/2017
Sand Filters 101 – How Important is Sand Quality? (Part 1 of 3)
Sand Filters 101HOW IMPORTANT IS SAND QUALITY? Sand filters are a common choice for many pools due to their user-friendly method of operation. Precisely because of this ease of use, it is also ve… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017
All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 4: Monopersulfate
This is the last article in a series discussing the different types of shock available and their multiple uses. In this week’s installment I’d like to address the last of the common shock alternati… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017
What To Do When You’re On Vacation…But Your Pool Isn’t
July is a great time to enjoy swimming in your pool! Not only are the temperatures hot during the day, making for a refreshing swim, but evening and night swims are also enjoyable due to warmer wea… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017
All Shock is Not Created Equal - Part 3: Dichlor
In our running article on shock let’s discuss another alternative – dichlor. It’s full chemical name is sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, but unless you’re a chemist we’ll stick with dichlor! Dichlor… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017
All Shock Is Not Created Equal - Part 2: Calcium Hypochlorite
In our last article we addressed the broad categories of choices available to the pool owner when it comes to shock, as well as discussing the uses and benefits of liquid chlorine shock. So let’s m… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/16/2017
All Shock is Not Created Equal – Part 1: Sodium Hypochlorite
These days there are more options for pool owners when looking for a product to shock their pool. It can be downright confusing to the person who just wants to make sure the pool is safe and clean for… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
What to Do When Your Hot Tub Water Turns Hazy, Milky, or Foamy
What could be more inviting than a hot tub with clear, warm, bubbling and soothing water? Clear water, although not the only vital sign, is definitely a key part of healthy water. Symptoms such as… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
The Importance of pH in Your Pool
In one of our recent blogs on pool chemistry we discussed the role of chemicals in general, the ranges to shoot for, and the reasons for maintaining those ranges. In this week’s blog I’d like to addre…