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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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  • Can a Filter Be Too Oversized?
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    The simple answer that most pool pros will give the perplexed pool owner is a straight “no.”  That answer usually allays their worries due to its simplicity but we…

  • What Shaft Seal Do I Need?
    Article

    I have heard this question probably every day for the last  few years and I’ve done the same (sometimes) long winded explanation. The thought of actually putting it into…

  • Why Should I Change My Shaft Seal?
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    The shaft seal is a two sided assembly that sits around the shaft of the motor.  Its main duty is to contain all the water flowing into the pump…

  • How to Maintain a Pool When Your Pump Has Died
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    It’s the pool owner’s version of a horror movie – a week before July 4th and your big backyard pool party, the pool pump dies (after you just got…

  • Can I Install an Above Ground Pool Pump on an Inground Pool?
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    We have been asked this question quite often lately so we decided to squelch the uproar and answer it simply. The long and short of it is a solid…

  • 5 Biggest Swimming Pool Mistakes
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    There are many common swimming pool mistakes and oversights committed by home owners, however innocently.  This overview of pool fails will help you avoid some pitfalls and keep your personal…