An above ground pool does not have a dedicated vacuum port the way most inground pools do, so the whole manual vacuuming process runs through the skimmer instead. Get that connection wrong, or skip priming the hose first, and you end up pushing air instead of pulling water, wondering why the vacuum head is barely … Read more
Most robotic pool cleaners sold at pool stores are built for inground pools, and dropping one into a vinyl-lined above ground pool is one of the more expensive mistakes I see owners make. An above ground pool robotic cleaner needs a different brush system, a lighter frame, and often a cordless design to work without … Read more
A federal regulation that took effect in 2021 changed what kind of replacement pool pump manufacturers are allowed to build, and most above ground pool owners only find out about it when their old pump dies and the replacement options look different than they expected. The short version: the rule targets self-priming pumps, which is … Read more