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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Do I Have a Suction or a Pressure Side Cleaner?

April 16, 2015

They both have hoses, wheels or floppy discs that help them get around and they both magically clean your pool (hopefully) without much intervention from you. Ok we have…
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Inground Pool Pump Buying Guide

April 13, 2015

It’s a new pool season and maybe time for a new pump? For those of you who have found yourself in the market for a replacement, here is an…
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Reasons Why You Need a High Elevation Heater

April 6, 2015

Hello my friends who love the thin air of places like, but not limited to, the Rocky Mountains, Arizona, or New Mexico; this blog is just for you. If…
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How to Read Pump Motor Labels

April 2, 2015

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,…
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What Type of Pool Chlorinator Should I Use?

March 30, 2015

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…
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How to Open Your Pool for Spring

March 23, 2015

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…