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Power Up & Dive In: Charging Your Sprinter Pool Cleaner
Before your Sprinter Automatic Pool Cleaner can begin its first cleaning cycle, the battery needs to be fully charged and the charging connection properly secured. In this tutorial, The Great Escape shows you how to connect the charger, read the indicator light, and protect the charging port once the battery is ready.


Clean, Clear & Store: Keep Your Inferno Pool Cleaner Ready for the Season
Your Inferno Automatic Pool Cleaner needs attention in a few different areas to keep it operating at peak performance. In this tutorial, The Great Escape walks you through cleaning the basket, checking the impeller, and properly storing the cleaner when it will be out of use for an extended period.


Rinse, Reset & Roll: Keep Your Sprinter Pool Cleaner Running Strong
Routine cleaning helps keep your Sprinter Automatic Pool Cleaner performing at its best throughout the swimming season. In this tutorial, The Great Escape shows you how to care for your Sprinter for optimal operation with every cleaning cycle.


Installing a Magnetic Pool Light in Minutes
In this tutorial, The Great Escape shows you how to install the batteries, create a watertight seal, and properly mount the light on either a steel-wall or aluminum-wall pool.


Clip, Slide, Scrub: Attach Your Ocean Blue Pool Brush in Seconds
Your Ocean Blue Pool Brush attaches quickly to a telescopic pole so you can get straight to routine pool cleaning. In this tutorial, The Great Escape shows you how to connect the brush securely and lock it into place for use.


Clip, Slide, Scoop: Attach Your Ocean Blue Pool Net in Seconds
Your Ocean Blue Pool Net attaches quickly to a telescopic pole so you can get straight to removing debris from the water. In this tutorial, The Great Escape shows you how to connect the net securely and lock it into place for use.


Clip, Slide, Lock: Attach Your Ocean Blue Vacuum Head in Seconds
Attaching your Ocean Blue Vacuum Head to a telescopic pole is quick and simple. In this tutorial, The Great Escape shows you how to connect the vacuum head securely so it’s ready for pool cleaning.


Wrap, Twist, Tighten: Installing a Barbed Fitting the Right Way
A secure barbed fitting starts with properly preparing the threads and tightening the connection without overdoing it. In this quick tutorial, The Great Escape shows you how to install a barbed fitting using Teflon tape, plus what to do if you notice a leak after installation.


Seal, Tighten, Bond: Installing Your Copper Bonding Kit for Your Pool Pump
Properly installing your bonding kit starts with creating a secure connection at the pool pump and correctly positioning the copper fitting for the bonding wire. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to prepare the copper nut for the bonding wire connection.


Slow & Steady Sanitizing: Put WATER TRENDS 3-Inch Chlor Tabs to Work
WATER TRENDS 3-Inch Chlor Tabs are designed to dissolve slowly over time for a steady release of chlorine when used with a chlorine dispenser.


Set It & Sanitize: Keep Chlorine Flowing with the WATER TRENDS Dispenser
The WATER TRENDS Chlorine Dispenser makes routine chlorination easier with an adjustable release dial and a built-in indicator that helps you see when it’s time for a refill.


Make the Connection: Joining Two Pool Hoses the Easy Way
A hose connector creates a simple connection between them using two hose clamps to hold everything securely in place. In this quick tutorial, we'll show you how to join two sections of hose using a hose connector, clamps, and a screwdriver.


Ready, Set, Inferno: Get Your Automatic Pool Cleaner Connected & Ready to Go
Before your Inferno Automatic Pool Cleaner can tackle its first cleaning cycle, a few important components need to be properly installed and connected. We'll guide you through the process!


Drop, Swirl, Compare: Master Your Liquid Pool Water Test Kit
Regular water testing helps you stay ahead of chemistry problems and keep your pool clean, comfortable, and properly balanced throughout the season. A liquid test kit provides a hands-on way to measure several important aspects of your pool water.


How to Run a Cleaning Cycle with Your Sprinter Automatic Pool Cleaner
Let your Sprinter Automatic Pool Cleaner do the hard work for you! With two cleaning modes and a 90-minute cleaning cycle, the Sprinter can tackle the pool floor or take on both the floor and walls.


How to Soften a Pool Hose Before Attaching It to a Fitting
Softening the end of the hose first makes it more flexible, helping it slide over the fitting while creating a secure connection.


Open Your Pool with the WATER TRENDS Pool Opening Kit
From testing and balancing to clarifying, stabilizing, shocking, and preventing algae, each step in the WATER TRENDS Pool Opening Kit plays an important role in preparing your water for the season ahead.


How to Install a Neu Terra LED Light in Your Pool
This easy-to-follow tutorial walks you through the installation of the Neu Terra LED Light, a stylish and functional return light that fits directly into your existing pool return fitting.


How to Replace Hayward Return Gaskets: A Step-by-Step Guide
We'll show you how to replace Hayward return gaskets to ensure a secure and watertight seal. Follow along with these easy steps to keep your pool functioning at its best.


How to Adjust a Hayward Eyeball: A Quick and Easy Guide
We'll show you how to adjust a Hayward eyeball to achieve the ideal water flow in your pool. Adjusting the eyeball is an important step to ensure proper circulation and water direction.


How to Replace a Hayward Eyeball Assembly in 5 Easy Steps
We'll show you how to replace a Hayward eyeball assembly, following simple steps to ensure your pool's return flow is functioning properly.


How to Replace a Hayward Full Return Assembly: Step-by-Step Guide
This guide walks you through the process of replacing a Hayward full return assembly.


How to Use pH Down for Perfectly Balanced Water
Learn the essential steps for maintaining ideal pH levels in your pool with pH Down.


pH Up: The Essential Step for Comfortable, Clear Pool Water
pH Up is a simple yet crucial product raises pH levels, ensuring your water is not just comfortable to swim in but also odor-free and optimal for chlorine effectiveness.


Balancing Act: The Complete Guide to Using Alkalinity Up
Proper alkalinity levels are the foundation for clear, comfortable, and balanced pool water, preventing the dreaded "pH bounce" and ensuring ease of maintenance.
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