Guides and advice

Pools

MOOV MTS50: quiet, variable-speed, Wi-Fi heat pump

Discover the MOOV MTS50: low noise, variable-speed compressor and fan, built-in Wi-Fi. Check your pool’s compatibility and request a quote in Delson.

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Pools

MOOV MiniSalt: salt, settings, and cell maintenance

Understand your MOOV MiniSalt: salt level around 4,000 ppm in NS, chlorine adjustment, Solei, cell cleaning, dummy, and A1 and OF alarms.

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Pools

Above-ground round or oval pool: choose based on your yard

Round or oval? Compare the shapes, dimensions, and space needed for your above-ground pool. Request a quote on the South Shore.

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Pools

Above-ground pool: fully equipped or replacement kit?

Compare the features of a fully equipped above-ground pool and a replacement package. Request a quote on Montreal’s South Shore.

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Pools

Above-ground pool installation: the importance of a good base

Discover the base preparation at Piscine Hippocampe: a dome adapted to the terrain, rock dust, compaction, and commercial-grade felt.

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Pools

9 accessories to enjoy your above-ground pool

Swimming, warmth, access, and maintenance: discover 9 accessories for your above-ground pool and choose your upgrades with Piscine Hippocampe in De...

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Pools

Replacing your above-ground pool: what can you keep?

Pump, filter, heat pump: what should you keep when replacing an above-ground pool? Find out what to check and request a quote on the South Shore.

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Pools

Above-ground pool: Phoenix, Alani, or Nordik?

Compare Phoenix, Alani, and Nordik. Explore replacement or fully equipped sets and request a quote on Montreal’s South Shore.

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Pools

MiniSalt, JustSalt, or IntelliChlor: which salt system should you choose?

Compare MOOV MiniSalt, JustSalt, and Pentair IntelliChlor to choose the best salt system based on volume, salinity, and automation.

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Pools

Pool heat pump: what BTU rating should you choose?

BTU guide for choosing a pool heat pump using the Piscine Hippocampe rule of 1.3 BTU/L, MOOV TurboSilence, MOOV Reversible, and Thermeau Prestige.

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Pools

Pool robot with cord or cordless: which one to choose?

Corded or cordless pool robot? Comparison and recommendations for REVA, Dolphin Active Solo, Dolphin M400/M600, BWT Advanced Pro 600, and MOOV M1.

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Pools

Pool after heavy rain: what to do step by step

What to do after heavy rain? Water level, testing, chlorine, alkalinity, salt, and recommended products to restore a well-balanced pool.

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Mustard algae in pools: how to identify and eliminate it

Mustard algae in the pool? Complete guide: 3- to 5-day treatment, chlorine maintenance, Algae Clear 60, AFM® NG filtration, and water analysis.

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Pools

Pristiva pool salt: why salt quality matters

Why choose a high-purity salt? Compare Pristiva Premium with a generic salt and understand the impact of purity, impurities, and salinity.

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Pools

Day & Night Dazzle: complete pool maintenance guide

Discover how Dazzle’s Day & Night works with Solei and Luna, how to integrate it into your chlorine routine, and when to choose Pristiva salt.

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Pools

Variable-speed pump: Pentair or MOOV?

Discover how to choose a variable-speed pool pump and compare the Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF and MOOV AI based on your installation.

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Pool water balancing: product order and parameters

Find out in what order to adjust alkalinity, pH, stabilizer, hardness, and chlorine to keep your pool water well balanced.

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Pool Stains: Diagnosis and Solutions | Jack’s Magic

Learn to distinguish between organic and metal stains and choose the right Jack’s Magic solution: iron, copper, scale, and prevention.

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Wildfires: protecting your pool from smoke and ash

Ash in the pool? Find out what to do during a smoke event: cleaning, filtration, pH, chlorine, phosphates, and clarifier if needed.

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Pools

Changing the sand in a pool filter: when and how

Discover when to change the sand in a pool filter, how to recognize worn-out filter media, and how to compare silica sand with AFM® NG.

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Pools

Summer pool maintenance: complete guide to heat and swimming

Complete guide to maintaining a pool in summer: chlorine, pH, filtration, heat, rain, swimming, and the Solei & Luna Day & Night program.

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Which salt should you choose for a saltwater pool?

Discover which salt to choose for a saltwater pool, the differences between salt types, and the essential products for maintaining your system.

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New above-ground pool maintenance: complete beginner's guide

New pool owner? Learn how to start up and maintain an above-ground pool: water, chlorine or salt, filtration, Day & Night, AFM, and routine.

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Pools

AFM® NG pool: complete guide to Dryden Aqua filter media

Discover Dryden Aqua’s AFM® NG: 1-micron filtration, comparison with sand, compatibility, quantity, maintenance, and tips from Piscine Hippocampe.

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Pools

Cloudy pool water: causes and solutions for clearing it

Cloudy pool water? Discover the possible causes, steps to clear the water, improve filtration, and choose the right products.

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How to Manually Vacuum Your Pool in 3 Steps

Vacuuming is a great way to keep your pool clean and free of dirt and debris. Sure, it's a little work, but the benefits of vacuuming are worth it:...

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Green saltwater pool: eliminate algae and restore clear water

Green or cloudy saltwater pool? A guide to diagnosing and treating algae with steps, the Pristiva method, filtration, and advice from the Piscine H...

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Green pool: causes, solutions, and prevention to restore clear water

Green pool? Discover the causes, the steps to eliminate algae, improve filtration, and restore clear water without draining the pool.

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Pools

Pool water analysis: how to collect a reliable sample

Complete pool water analysis guide: sampling, Piscine Hippocampe laboratory, comparison of home tests and Water-i.d. PT500 for regular monitoring.

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Pools

The best automatic pool cleaners for the 2023 season!

But how do pool owners choose the best pool robot? What features should you look for? What should you know before buying one? With the help of our ...

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Chlorine sticks or tablets: which format should you choose for your pool?

Protect Sticks and Mega Tabs are two forms of slow-dissolving stabilized chlorine. Discover their real differences and choose the format suited to ...

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Pools

10 tips to make your pool maintenance easier and save money!

The idea of having a swimming pool in your backyard will always be incredibly pleasant. It's easy to get carried away dreaming of weekend parties a...

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Opening

Saltwater pool opening: complete step-by-step guide

Complete guide to opening a saltwater pool in Quebec: temperature, filtration, balancing, salt quantity, Pristiva, cell, and mistakes to avoid.

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Opening

Chlorine pool opening: complete step-by-step guide

Complete guide to opening a chlorine pool: restarting it, filtration, cleaning, water balance, shocking, green water, and the first few days.

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Closing

Dazzle, Pristiva or Polar: which closure pouch should you choose?

Compare Dazzle, Pristiva, and Le Jour et la Nuit Polar to choose the best closing kit for your pool, salt system, and cover.

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Closing

Winterizing a Hot Tub: Complete Guide for Winter in Quebec

How to winterize a hot tub in Quebec: draining, purging the pipes, cleaning, antifreeze, filter, and cover protection step by step.

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Closing

Custom Safety Cover: Pool Cover Guide in Quebec

Complete guide to Latham Safety Covers in Quebec: mesh or solid, 5000M, 7000MS, 9000MX, measuring, installation, and quotes.

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Closing

Inground Pool Closing: Complete Quebec Winterizing Guide

Prepare your inground pool for winter: water, plumbing, pump, filter, salt system, heating and cover. Advice and supplies from Piscine Hippocampe.

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Closing

Above-Ground Pool Closing: Complete Winter Guide

Complete guide to closing an above-ground pool in Quebec: water, bottom drain, skimmer, pump, filter, salt, heat pump, antifreeze, and cover.

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Hot tubs

Hot Spot by Hot Spring: Which spa should you choose for your backyard?

Discover Hot Spot spas by Hot Spring: Rhythm, Pace, Relay, and compact models. Photos, advice, and a quote from Piscine Hippocampe in Delson.

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Hot tubs

Saltwater hot tubs: 7 facts about FreshWater and videos

Discover FreshWater for Hot Spring spas: how the salt system works, maintenance, cartridges, and official videos. Tips from Piscine Hippocampe in D...

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Hot tubs

Balance your spa water: regular testing, Minéraluxe, and Amaze Plus

Welcoming water starts with regular testing. Discover Minéraluxe balancers, the oxidizing and clarifying role of Amaze Plus for spas, and a selecti...

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Hot tubs

PharmaSpa: which scent should you choose for your spa? Discover 16 fragrances to try

Discover the 16 PharmaSpa fragrances available from Piscine Hippocampe: Original, Nature, and Hemp. Comparison, inspiring routines, usage tips, and...

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Hot tubs

Minéraluxe Swim Spa: complete maintenance guide for swim spas

Complete Minéraluxe Swim Spa Guide: Cube and Oxygen dosing, chlorine, filters, draining, weekly routine, winterization, and swim spa maintenance.

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Hot tubs

Cloudy water, foam, or odor in a spa: causes and solutions

Cloudy water, foam, or an unpleasant odor in your spa? Discover the possible causes, the diagnostic sequence, and the appropriate Minéraluxe soluti...

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Hot tubs

Minéraluxe chlorine or bromine: which one should you choose for your spa?

Chlorine or bromine with Minéraluxe? Compare the two methods, their benefits, the available kits, and the routine suited to your spa.

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Hot tubs

Minéraluxe Spa: Complete Guide to the Maintenance System

Discover Minéraluxe Spa: Cube, Oxygen, chlorine or bromine, Filter Revive, Cleanse & Drain, technical benefits, and kit options.

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Hot tubs

Winterizing a Hot Spring Spa in Quebec: Complete Guide

Close your Hot Spring spa or keep it running through winter? Learn about draining, purging, Tri-X filters, FreshWater, protection and restart.

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Hot tubs

Endless Pools Swim Spa Maintenance: Mineraluxe Guide

Maintain your Endless Pools swim spa with Mineraluxe: water testing, dosing, filters, troubleshooting and a routine adapted to Quebec conditions.

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Hot tubs

7 ideas for creating a cozy and intimate backyard

Discover 7 ideas for creating a more private backyard: hedges, a pergola, a gazebo, curtains, plants, a fence, and a trellis.

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Hot tubs

Biofilm in a spa: causes, treatment and prevention

Biofilm in a spa? Find out how it forms, the signs to watch for, how to clean the plumbing, and how to prevent it from returning.

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Hot tubs

Minéraluxe Spa Maintenance: Complete Guide and Routine

Minéraluxe Spa Maintenance Guide: startup, weekly routine, filter cleaning, draining, and essential products.

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Hot tubs

How to clean a spa filter: complete maintenance guide

Learn how to clean a spa filter, how often to rinse it, and how to perform a deep clean to keep the water clear.

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Hot tubs

Spa maintenance: complete guide for beginners

Simple guide to spa maintenance: filtration, filter cleaning, water balance, draining, Minéraluxe, and FreshWater systems.

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Wellness

Tylö Sauna and Vigor Cold Bath: 7 Benefits of Hot-Cold Therapy

Discover 7 reasons to adopt a Tylö sauna + Vigor cold plunge routine: energy, relaxation, recovery, consistency, and well-being at home.

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Wellness

Hot-cold contrast therapy: spa, cold plunge, and recovery

Discover hot-cold contrast therapy at home with a Hot Spring spa, Vigor Cold Plunge, and Tylö sauna: routine, benefits, and safety.

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Wellness

Create a spa experience at home: setup guide

Discover how to create a true spa space at home with lighting, greenery, furniture, a Hot Spring spa, and a Tylö sauna.

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Wellness

Spa or sauna: which one should you choose for your home?

Hot Spring spa or Tylö sauna? Compare the experiences, benefits, models, and types of heat to choose the wellness project that suits you.

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Wellness

Winterizing an Endless Pools Swim Spa in Quebec

Prepare your Endless Pools swim spa for winter: keep it running or close, drain water circuits, choose supplies and plan a proper spring restart.

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Wellness

FreshWater Salt Hot Spring Spa: Complete Maintenance Guide

Complete Hot Spring FreshWater Guide: Filling, Purging, 1,750 ppm Salt, Cell, FreshWater IQ, Initial Adjustments, Filters, and Regular Maintenance.

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Wellness

Endless Pools swim spa: technologies, series, and selection

Discover Endless Pools technologies and compare the R, X, and E series to choose a swim spa suited to swimming, fitness, and relaxation.

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Wellness

Hot Tub Benefits: Work, Well-Being and Family Moments

Disconnect from work, make time for yourself and reconnect with family. Explore home spa possibilities with Piscine Hippocampe in Delson.

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