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Manifolds & Headers: Even Distribution to Multiple Returns

A well-designed manifold and header system ensures even distribution to multiple…
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    Hydraulic Losses at Fittings: 90S Vs 45S Vs Sweeps

    Straightforward differences in hydraulic losses at fittings like 90°, 45°, and sweep…
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      Entrapment Physics: Hair, Limb, and Body—How to Prevent

      Discover how understanding entrapment physics can help you prevent hair, limb, and body…

        Surge Tanks & Balance Tanks: Leveling Big Water Features

        Properly designed surge and balance tanks are essential for leveling big water…

          Bypass Loops: When to Route Around the Heater or Filter

          Maintaining system efficiency often requires routing around heaters or filters with…
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            Cavitation: The Bubble Phenomenon That Destroys Impellers

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            Cavitation happens when vapor bubbles form inside your pump due to low…
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            • September 29, 2025
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            Priming a Pump: Physics of a Flooded Vs Dry End

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            Understanding the physics behind flooded versus dry pump ends reveals how proper priming impacts efficiency and prevents damage—read on to uncover the full story.
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            • September 28, 2025
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            Air Relief & Bleeders: Purging a System the Right Way

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            To purge a system the right way, start by safely isolating the…
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            • September 27, 2025
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            Check Valves: Where They Belong and Why They Fail

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            Theories behind check valve placement and failure reveal crucial insights that can safeguard your system—discover how to prevent costly malfunctions.
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            • September 26, 2025
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            Three‑Way Diverter Valves: Inside the Most Useful Pool Valve

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            Just how do three-way diverter valves work inside your pool system, and why are they essential for smooth water management?
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            • September 25, 2025
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            13 Best Bubble Solar Pool Covers to Keep Your Pool Warm and Save Energy

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            Discover the top 13 bubble solar pool covers that can keep your pool warm and save energy—read on to find the perfect fit for your needs.
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            • September 25, 2025
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            Anti‑Vortex Covers: How They Reduce Entrapment Hazards

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            Discover how anti-vortex covers reduce entrapment hazards and the key features that make pools safer—continue reading to learn more.
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            • September 24, 2025
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            13 Best Solar Pool Covers for Inground Pools to Keep Your Water Warm and Clear

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            With the right solar pool cover, you can extend your swimming season and keep your water warm and clear—discover the top options to suit your needs.
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            • September 24, 2025
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            Skimmer Weirs: The Little Doors That Supercharge Debris Capture

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            For enhanced debris capture and water clarity, learn how skimmer weirs—small adjustable doors—can transform catchment systems and why their proper use matters.
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            • September 23, 2025
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            15 Best Solar Pool Covers for Above Ground Pools to Keep Your Water Warm and Clear

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            Harness the power of the best solar pool covers to keep your above ground pool warm and clear—discover which options stand out and why.
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            • September 23, 2025
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            • Hydraulics & Flow Science

            Manifolds & Headers: Even Distribution to Multiple Returns

            A well-designed manifold and header system ensures even distribution to multiple…
            • Pool Lexicon Team
            • October 4, 2025
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            • Hydraulics & Flow Science

            Hydraulic Losses at Fittings: 90S Vs 45S Vs Sweeps

            Straightforward differences in hydraulic losses at fittings like 90°, 45°, and sweep…
            • Pool Lexicon Team
            • October 3, 2025
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            Entrapment Physics: Hair, Limb, and Body—How to Prevent

            Discover how understanding entrapment physics can help you prevent hair, limb, and body…
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            • October 2, 2025
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            Surge Tanks & Balance Tanks: Leveling Big Water Features

            Properly designed surge and balance tanks are essential for leveling big water…
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            • October 1, 2025
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