In this Backyard Family Fun episode - brought to you by Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products - producer Dee Daniels is in the Savannah location to go more in-depth with co-owner Marshall Smith about getting your pool ready!

Marshall and Dee are in a part-two conversation on getting your swimming pool CANNONBALL READY as the warm weather starts to find its way into southeast Georgia. They recap cleaning or replacing sand filter media and rotating cartridge filters (keeping two or three on hand) to improve filtration efficiency, reduce chemical demand, and lower energy use. Marshall explains when cartridge filters may need replacement (often around 18 months to two years, depending on conditions) and why every pool is different due to water source, trees, and bather load.

He recommends lab water testing every four to six weeks (six to eight max), with weekly at-home strip checks, and stresses bringing samples in a clean container. They cover inspecting equipment, seals, valves, hoses, and pressure gauges, plus basic DIY leak checks and when to call for service, emphasizing early-season annual checkups to avoid green water as temperatures rise.

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00:00 Welcome and Part Two Setup

01:09 Filter Media Recap

04:46 Why Every Pool Is Unique

07:44 Balanced Water and Efficiency

09:22 How Often to Test Water

12:11 Bring a Clean Water Sample

13:49 Inspect Equipment and Seals

16:39 DIY Leak Detection Steps

19:32 Annual Checkups and Pressure Gauge

22:54 Avoid the Sudden Green Pool

25:09 Water History and Wrap Up

LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS:

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TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations

TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES

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Producer Dee Daniels is at Pride Pool Spas and Leisure Products in Claxton to talk with Marshall Smith on a SPECIAL SERIES about getting pools “jump in” ready as warmer weather arrives in southeast Georgia temperatures.

Marshall stresses that clear water can be deceiving after 60–90 days of minimal attention, so the first step is water testing, including Pride Pools’ Bioguard-based 13-point analysis (beyond test strips) that checks items like phosphates, total dissolved solids, calcium hardness, alkalinity, pH, iron, and copper; customers can pick up a free labeled sample bottle and avoid containers like pickle jars.

They also discuss filter readiness—sand, cartridge, or DE—cleaning or replacing media as needed, with sand typically lasting about three years and recommended cleaning twice a year, and cartridge filters cleaned every 60–90 days with a backup set to prevent downtime. Finally, they recommend a full preseason assessment for winter damage, including baskets, tools, seals, and pump leaks that can lead to costly failures.

FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Welcome to Claxton

00:25 Weather and Pool Plans

01:37 Swim Ready Not Just Clear

03:53 Water Testing Essentials

06:41 How to Bring Samples

08:54 Inside the Claxton Store

10:13 Filter Types and Care

13:22 When to Replace Sand

16:50 Cleaning Schedule Basics

18:48 Full Spring Pool Check

23:57 Wrap Up and Next Episode

LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS:

TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page

TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations

TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES

EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com

PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK

PRIDE POOLS on X

PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM

PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

In this Backyard Family Fun episode, producer Dee Daniels is relaxing at Pride Pools Spas and Leisure Products in Claxton with Alex Smith to explore hot tub “spa secrets,” emphasizing the benefits of seeing models in person and doing a dry run or test soak.

Alex explains the differences between inground spa attachments and portable spas, highlighting true hydrotherapy with targeted jets and Bullfrog JetPack Therapy spas with interchangeable jet packs for different seats and body areas. They discuss “good, better, best” spa options, common reasons for buying (relaxation, relationship time, medical therapy like joint, back, sciatic, and arthritis relief), and how staff helps match size and placement, recommending keeping the spa close to the house.

The episode also covers delivery options, accessories like cover mates and steps, a Fresh Metal water program, and user-friendly tech that reminds owners about sanitation and filter cleaning, plus lockout features for Airbnbs.

FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Welcome to Claxton

00:45 Why Visit In Person

01:37 Portable Spa Benefits

02:48 Good Better Best Options

03:44 Jet Pack Therapy

04:49 Real Pain Relief Story

07:12 Choosing the Right Fit

10:02 Sizing and Test Soaks

12:51 Delivery and Placement Tips

17:12 Make It Easy to Use

18:59 Smart Maintenance Reminders

LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS:

TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page

TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations

TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES

EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com

PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK

PRIDE POOLS on X

PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM

PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE