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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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  • How to Read Pump Motor Labels
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    Reading a motor label to a layperson (and some pool techs) is a sketchy task. As we scour the fading label that contains a jumble of numbers and abbreviations,…

  • What Type of Pool Chlorinator Should I Use?
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    ​Chlorine – your pool needs it but what’s the best way to get it into the water?  While you can add your sanitizer manually, many pool owners prefer to…

  • How to Open Your Pool for Spring
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    Snow, ice and blizzards are recent memories for some pool owners but suddenly, it’s spring!  The heart of pool season is really only a couple of months away.  Those…

  • What Is A Salt Water Pool?
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    Most people hearing the words “saltwater” naturally think of ocean water, but in the world of swimming pools, “salt water” or “salt pool” refers to one that uses a…

  • Does Using 230 Voltage Save Money?
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    A question that popped up a bunch when I began in the pool business was “if I use 230 voltage will it save me money?” To be honest, I…

  • What Is a Spider Gasket?
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    Besides having the coolest name in the world of gaskets, this spoked piece of rubber helps our water move where we want, when we want it. The spider gasket…