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Matthew Simmons

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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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  • New Pool Owner’s Ultimate Pool Basics Guide
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    ​One thing we would suggest to every new pool owner is to get familiar with pool basics.  This doesn’t mean you have to fix or even maintain your own…

  • How to Use a Pool Filter Pressure Gauge and Air Relief
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    A pool filter is a rather passive piece of equipment.  With no electrical components and no moving parts unless you include valve handles, it is mainly a tank that…

  • 5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Filter Cartridge
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    Welcome to the wonderful world of Pool Cartridge Filters and all the fun it entails. Their relatively low cost and maintenance comparative to DE and the better water purification…

  • Identifying Pool Stains
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    Most pool stains occur when excess organic and/or metallic compounds and improperly balanced pool water meet.  Incorrect sanitizer, pH and alkalinity levels can set the stage for stain-causing debris…

  • Does it Make Sense to Repair My Pool Pump Motor?
    Article

    When it comes to a failed pool pump motor, the pool owner is faced with that eternal question, “repair or replace?”

  • Getting DE Powder in Your Pool?
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    Few things are more frustrating than to see the very stuff that is supposed to be filtering your pool water leaking into the pool.  The common culprit involved in…