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Close-up of an above-ground pool's resin top rail and frame

Resin vs. Steel vs. Hybrid Above-Ground Pools: ...

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Resin, steel, or hybrid above-ground pool frame? A side-by-side comparison of rust resistance, strength, heat, climate fit, cost, and which lasts longest.

Resin vs. Steel vs. Hybrid Above-Ground Pools: ...

PST Pool Supplies

Resin, steel, or hybrid above-ground pool frame? A side-by-side comparison of rust resistance, strength, heat, climate fit, cost, and which lasts longest.

A round above-ground pool with a resin frame in a landscaped backyard

The Complete Above-Ground Pool Buying Guide (20...

PST Pool Supplies

A complete, jargon-free guide to buying an above-ground pool: frame materials, round vs. oval, sizing, what the kit includes, the add-ons you need, installation, and cost.

The Complete Above-Ground Pool Buying Guide (20...

PST Pool Supplies

A complete, jargon-free guide to buying an above-ground pool: frame materials, round vs. oval, sizing, what the kit includes, the add-ons you need, installation, and cost.

Pool test kit and clarifier on a daylight pool deck

How to Diagnose Cloudy Pool Water

PST Pool Supplies

Cloudy pool water is the #1 maintenance complaint we hear at PST. It’s also one of the easiest to misdiagnose — pool owners reach for shock when the actual problem...

How to Diagnose Cloudy Pool Water

PST Pool Supplies

Cloudy pool water is the #1 maintenance complaint we hear at PST. It’s also one of the easiest to misdiagnose — pool owners reach for shock when the actual problem...

Pool test kit and stabilizer for CYA reduction on a daylight pad

How to Lower Cyanuric Acid in a Pool

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Cyanuric acid (CYA) protects chlorine from sunlight, but too much of it makes chlorine sluggish and ineffective. Once CYA climbs above 80 ppm, you’ll find yourself adding more and more...

How to Lower Cyanuric Acid in a Pool

PST Pool Supplies

Cyanuric acid (CYA) protects chlorine from sunlight, but too much of it makes chlorine sluggish and ineffective. Once CYA climbs above 80 ppm, you’ll find yourself adding more and more...

New pool startup chemicals and test kit on a daylight deck

Pool Care 101: The First 30 Days After Installa...

PST Pool Supplies

Just had a pool installed? The first 30 days are critical — the curing plaster needs careful chemistry, the system needs to be balanced for the first time, and small...

Pool Care 101: The First 30 Days After Installa...

PST Pool Supplies

Just had a pool installed? The first 30 days are critical — the curing plaster needs careful chemistry, the system needs to be balanced for the first time, and small...

Pool clarifier and test kit on a daylight pool deck

What Are Phosphates in Pool Water and Why They ...

PST Pool Supplies

Phosphates are the algae food source most pool owners ignore until their water won’t stay clear no matter how much chlorine they add. Understanding what phosphates are, where they come...

What Are Phosphates in Pool Water and Why They ...

PST Pool Supplies

Phosphates are the algae food source most pool owners ignore until their water won’t stay clear no matter how much chlorine they add. Understanding what phosphates are, where they come...