Matthew Simmons

Matthew Simmons Technical Writer & Pool Product Expert

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Matthew Simmons is a swimming-pool expert at INYOPools.com and the host of “Poolside Chat” as well as “The INYOPools Podcast” series. Bringing over a decade of experience in the pool industry, Matthew writes helpful how-to guides, troubleshooting tips, and part-identification resources to make pool care smoother and more accessible for homeowners.

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Hayward Pool Pump Variable Speed Compatibility Chart

December 1, 2021

This article provides cross-reference charts for matching a variable speed motor to your Hayward pool pump. Converting your single or dual speed Hayward pump to a variable speed motor…
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Should you install your pool on a concrete pad?

November 3, 2021

Rob and Matt tackle a question about winter pool covers “Should you install your pool on a concrete pad?”
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What Size Winter Cover Do I Need for an Odd-Shaped Pool?

October 20, 2021

In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle a question about winter pool covers “I have an odd shape inground pool. How do I know what cover size…
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Do I need a heater bypass?

October 6, 2021

In today’s episode of Poolside Chat, Rob and Matt tackle another common swimming pool question: Do you recommend a bypass for my pool heater? I do, but before we…
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How to Prevent Raypak Heat Exchanger Failure

September 22, 2021

Picture this nightmare scenario: You try to fire up the old gas heater, but your pressure is spiking, the water is lukewarm, and you might even see a growing…
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How to Find the Correct Pool Pump Motor Capacitor

September 15, 2021

The worst type of motor is a dead motor. A leading cause of why your pool pump motor has stopped working is a bad capacitor. This little barrel of…