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John Uhle

Product Expert at Discount Salt Pool
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John Uhle is a founding partner and product expert at Discount Salt Pool. John has personally worked with tens of thousands of pool owners over the last decade to achieve a low-maintenance, low-expense swimming pool. John has hands-on experience with a wide range of types of swimming pool equipment, and he loves sharing his knowledge with pool owners all over the country.

  • Texas Pool Costs and Value: Insights from Discount Salt Pool Expert
    John explains, "In Texas, basic inground pools cost $55K-$75K, averaging $150-$250 per square foot." Pools can increase home resale value by 5-8%, but ROI isn't guaranteed. Popular payment methods include pool loans, home equity loans, and in-house financing. John notes that while pools add desirability, their financial impact varies.
  • Expert Tips for Effortless Pool Cleaning: Say Goodbye to Dirt and Sand
    John suggests aiming return jets downward to gather debris for easy vacuuming. For severe cases, use a pool flocculant, but avoid cartridge filters. Prevent sand with a foot rinse or cordless vac. For heavy contamination, use a deep-bag leaf rake and vacuum in “Waste” mode to bypass filters. These tips ensure a low-maintenance, sand-free pool.
  • Saltwater vs Chlorine Pools: Expert Weighs Pros and Cons
    John explains that saltwater pools, though initially costlier, offer 40-50% savings over time due to cheaper salt and reduced maintenance. They provide a steady chlorine supply, reducing chemical handling and eliminating chloramines, which cause irritation. "Saltwater pools promise easier upkeep," John notes, despite the need for periodic salt cell maintenance.
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  • "Store your pool chemicals in a cool, dry place with good airflow. Keep them out of the sun and away from chemicals that don't mix well with them (like acids or things that can burn). As with any powerful household chemical, keep pool shock out of reach of curious young children or animals who may consume it."

    –U.S. News & World Report, "8 Best Pool Shocks of 2024."

  • Before you open your swimming pool, having the right tools and chemicals on hand is important. According to John Uhle, the founding partner and product expert at Discount Salt Pool, you'll want to stock the following:

    Pool shock
    Chlorine
    pH increaser and decreaser
    Algaecide
    Calcium chloride
    Metal sequestrant from chemicals
    Test strips
    Pool pole
    Leaf rake
    Pool brush
    Pool vacuum
    Garden hose
    Pool filter
    Gasket lubricant
    Threaded plug tape
    Pool cover cleaner
    Pump

    – Best Products, "How to Open a Swimming Pool in 10 Steps, According to Industry Experts."

  • “The filter should be able to process the entire pool volume every five hours and have a reservoir large enough to trap and hold dirt effectively. If you want to enhance the filtration quality further, consider using filter balls, which provide superior filtration and hold onto small dirt particles more effectively. Achieving the best possible filtration often requires sand filters with high pump capacities relative to their tank size, which benefit greatly from using filter balls.”

    –Family Handyman, "Bestway Above Ground Pool Review: An Easy, Affordable Summer Hack."

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