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Hot Tub Chemistry Guide

Hot Tub Chemistry Guide: How Do I Raise or Lowe...

Bryan Ashbaugh

Ever stare at your hot tub test strip wonder why your water chemistry refuses to cooperate? Spa pH and alkalinity continue to confuse owners. Furthermore, Shasta Pool Supply fields calls...

Hot Tub Chemistry Guide: How Do I Raise or Lowe...

Bryan Ashbaugh

Ever stare at your hot tub test strip wonder why your water chemistry refuses to cooperate? Spa pH and alkalinity continue to confuse owners. Furthermore, Shasta Pool Supply fields calls...

When Should I Winterize My Pool

When Should I Winterize My Pool and How Do I Av...

Bryan Ashbaugh

What really happens if you don’t winterize your pool the right way? And can you actually save money doing it yourself – without wrecking your pool and pool equipment. In...

When Should I Winterize My Pool and How Do I Av...

Bryan Ashbaugh

What really happens if you don’t winterize your pool the right way? And can you actually save money doing it yourself – without wrecking your pool and pool equipment. In...

Is Pool Automation Worth the Money?

Is Pool Automation Worth the Money? Here’s True...

Bryan Ashbaugh

Updated: January 29th, 2026 Ever feel like your pool needs attention at the worst possible times? Between adjusting the heater, checking chemical levels, and managing pump schedules, pool ownership can...

Is Pool Automation Worth the Money? Here’s True...

Bryan Ashbaugh

Updated: January 29th, 2026 Ever feel like your pool needs attention at the worst possible times? Between adjusting the heater, checking chemical levels, and managing pump schedules, pool ownership can...

Best Pool Light Options Under $500

What Are the Best Pool Light Options Under $500?

Bryan Ashbaugh

Ever looked at your dark pool at night and wondered, “Is pool lighting going to cost me a fortune?" You're not the only one. Most pool owners assume that quality...

What Are the Best Pool Light Options Under $500?

Bryan Ashbaugh

Ever looked at your dark pool at night and wondered, “Is pool lighting going to cost me a fortune?" You're not the only one. Most pool owners assume that quality...

How Long to Heat Your Pool: Expert Guide to Cut Heating Time in Half

How Long to Heat Your Pool: Expert Guide to Cut...

Bryan Ashbaugh

Ever fired up your pool heater only to wonder when you'll actually get to swim? You're not alone in this frustration. The honest answer about pool heating time is one...

How Long to Heat Your Pool: Expert Guide to Cut...

Bryan Ashbaugh

Ever fired up your pool heater only to wonder when you'll actually get to swim? You're not alone in this frustration. The honest answer about pool heating time is one...

Pentair IntelliChlor Plus40 vs IC40 Salt Cell

Pentair IntelliChlor Plus40 vs IC40 Salt Cell: ...

Bryan Ashbaugh

Is your current IC40 salt cell getting close to its end of life? What are the chances the new Plus40 is worth the upgrade? The Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 has been...

Pentair IntelliChlor Plus40 vs IC40 Salt Cell: ...

Bryan Ashbaugh

Is your current IC40 salt cell getting close to its end of life? What are the chances the new Plus40 is worth the upgrade? The Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 has been...