On Backyard Family Fun from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Claxton and Savannah, Georgia, Dee Daniels talks with Alex Smith about managing the fall “leaf war” in pools. Alex stresses keeping the pump running so the skimmer can remove debris before it sinks, recommending a 12-hours-on/12-hours-off schedule in fall and winter.

They cover tools to remove leaves, pine straw, acorns, and pine cones, including battery-operated and garden-hose Venturi leaf eaters, automatic cleaners (corded and cordless robotic models that can clean floors and walls), pressure-side cleaners with booster pumps, and manual leaf rake nets, plus the option to use Pride Pools’ maintenance service. Alex explains that leaving organic debris in the pool can stain surfaces and disrupt water chemistry by lowering sanitizer levels, leading to algae and green water, and notes higher chlorine levels can be acceptable when pH and other parameters are balanced.

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00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun

00:50 Fall Leaf War Begins

01:38 Run the Pump to Skim

02:33 Leaf Eater Vacuums

04:47 Automatic Cleaner Magic

06:13 Old School Leaf Rake

06:52 Let Pros Handle It

08:30 Leaves Ruin Water Chemistry

11:55 Storms Heat and Algae

16:35 Circulation and VS Pumps

20:36 New Owner Cleaning Toolbox

22:55 Choosing the Right Cleaner

27:30 Buy Local Warranties Support

29:01 Wrap Up and Where to Find Us

29:24 Final Thanks and Subscribe

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