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Our pool blog keeps you up-to-date on everything from pool equipment to pool parties.
August 26, 2023
When to Close Your Swimming Pool

One of the most frequently asked pool closing questions we hear at Crush is –  “when do you close a swimming pool?”. Well the answer differs based on a few factors. Let us break it down for you. The general rule we have at Crush is you want to close the pool as late as possible (ideally sometime after […]

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August 26, 2023
The Best Swimming Pool Games of 2018

The weekend is fast approaching which means it’s time to swap your work suit for a swim suit and dive in! At Crush we understand not every person enjoys lounging poolside or having a nap on their floatie (check out our top 4 picks for floaties this year) – which is why we have compiled […]

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August 26, 2023
Summer Cocktails: Gin & Tonic

The weather is hot and the pool is clear – it’s time to make some epic summer cocktails. At Crush Pools we take our poolside drinks seriously. Whether we are sipping on ice cold beers or relaxing with a gin and tonic – we make sure we are never empty handed by the pool. Today’s […]

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August 26, 2023
The Best Pool Floats for Poolside Fun

Summer is here which means so are the wide range of pool floats!!! With so many options to choose from now (bacon and eggs to unicorns) we’ve decided to give you our top 4 picks. These pool floats are #epic and we highly recommend you fill your pool with all of them this summer. THE […]

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August 26, 2023
How to Throw an Awesome Pool Party

Hi Everyone! Ally here – while the boys may be experts in the pool industry I excel in all aspects when it comes to party planning – especially a swimming pool party. Which is why I’m here today to give you my top 5 tips on how to throw the most epic swimming pool party. Grab your […]

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August 26, 2023
How to Take Care of a Pool Skimmer Basket

In this weeks swimming pool equipment tutorial we show you how to empty your swimming pool skimmer basket! It is important to empty your skimmer basket at least once a week (or as soon as it gets full). If you don’t empty your pools skimmer basket it could get clogged and damage your pump. If […]

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August 26, 2023
Pool Opening Tips - When to Open Your Swimming Pool

Open Swimming Pools Early! When is the best time to open your pool? Many people have certain dates they open their pool every year on. For example, the May long weekend is a very popular time. My recommendation to most pool owners (especially people with safety covers) is to open as early as possible. The […]

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August 26, 2023
Energy Efficient Pool Pumps vs Regular 1Hr Power Pool Pumps

If you follow our Instagram feed you know how Crush feels about energy efficient pool pumps – they are the sh**. Energy efficient pool  pumps are the new “must have” in the pool industry. These pool pumps out preform a regular 1 hp power pool pump in all aspects (seriously we don’t just say anything is the […]

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August 26, 2023
Swimming Pool Water Tests Explained

Making Sense of your Water Test When you get a swimming pool water test from a pool store, you may want to know what is actually important before you spend money on chemicals you may or not need. I am disappointed to see some of the unnecessary chemicals pool stores are selling their customers. Below […]

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August 26, 2023
How to Crush a Pool Opening

We get asked all the time “How do you open a swimming pool?” “What does the full swimming pool opening include?” “What exactly does a pool company do when they open a swimming pool?”. We do have a full list of what is included in full swimming pool opening on our website here. BUT – we also thought […]

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