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Hayward H-Series 250,000 BTU gas heater
A natural gas pool and spa heater for fast heat-up.
Requires a gas line and venting clearances.
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Picked by Darin Chamberlin. In 42 years of landscape contracting, Darin has worked hand in hand with roofers, plumbers, remodelers, tree crews and storm repair pros, because every outdoor project depends on the trades around it. This pool store grew out of that work. It isn't a venture capital deal, it's gear Darin has seen get the job done.
Pool supplies & backyard gear for Des Moines Pool Pros customers.
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Central Iowa pools need quick heat-up on cool spring and fall nights. Test the water and add an alarm layer for safety.
A natural gas pool and spa heater for fast heat-up.
Requires a gas line and venting clearances.
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A service-grade kit that tests chlorine, pH, alkalinity, hardness and cyanuric acid.
For reliable readings, replace reagents when they expire.
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A floating 110 dB alarm that also sounds inside the house when someone enters the water.
An alarm is an added safety layer, not a replacement for adult supervision or a fence.
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An electric heat pump that extends the swim season for inground pools.
Needs dedicated 230V power; size to the pool volume.
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A smart robotic cleaner with app control and a 70-foot cable.
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A smart robotic cleaner for inground pools up to 50 feet.
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Featured: Picked by Darin
Talk from the truck at the curb to the crew at the dig on a big backyard pool job. 15 watts (5-watt low setting), IP67 sealed against dust and water, automatic noise canceling, 22 GMRS + 8 repeater channels and 154 privacy codes, PA and intercom, and NOAA weather alerts. The hideaway base unit tucks out of sight and runs off a DC vehicle adapter.
Using GMRS in the US needs an FCC license: no test, $35 for 10 years, and one license covers your immediate family. Anyone outside your family needs their own.
Read our GMRS guide (license, range, uses)
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Crew radios over cell networks
Five push-to-talk radios that talk over 4G LTE or WiFi instead of radio range, so a crew spread across town (or across job sites) can still reach each other. Each one comes with a pre-installed SIM card, GPS and an SOS button, in an IP67 case that floats if it gets dropped in water.
Needs cell or WiFi coverage to work. Check the current price, coverage and platform terms on Amazon before ordering.
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A Wi-Fi robotic cleaner with ultra-fine filters for floors and walls.
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A mesh safety cover for rectangle inground pools during the off-season.
Confirm pool size and anchor layout before ordering.
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An inflatable hot tub for poolside soaking at a lower price than a hard-shell tub.
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An offset umbrella with base that shades a full seating group.
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Higher-value purchases and quality tools for homeowners and professionals. Specialist picks with smaller review histories or dispatch delays are marked below.
An eight-seat dining set suits homeowners furnishing a larger patio or deck after construction.
Measure the table footprint plus chair clearance; verify cushion care, included pieces, freight delivery and assembly.
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A full-size gas grill is a substantial outdoor-cooking purchase for a completed patio or backyard entertaining area.
This is the propane version, not natural gas; follow manufacturer clearances and outdoor-use instructions and verify fuel and delivery details.
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A hard-shell hot tub gives homeowners a substantial next purchase for a planned patio or poolside living space.
Confirm filled weight, engineered base or deck capacity, electrical requirements, delivery access, drainage and local barrier rules; do not assume an existing deck is suitable.
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A complete outdoor dining set turns a finished patio or deck into a usable entertaining space.
Check the exact table and chair dimensions, circulation space, delivery, assembly and warranty for the selected seller.
View on AmazonThe original practical accessories are still here, alongside the larger purchases.
Chlorinating tablets support routine water sanitation for compatible residential pool systems.
Follow label and pool-system guidance; never mix pool chemicals or apply to incompatible systems.
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Test strips help pool and hot-tub owners monitor water balance before choosing treatment products.
Confirm current offer, exact variant, fit and manufacturer instructions before ordering.
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A cordless pool vacuum picks up settled debris without a permanent cleaning-system installation.
Confirm current offer, exact variant, fit and manufacturer instructions before ordering.
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A replacement circulation pump is directly relevant to pool-equipment and maintenance content.
Confirm voltage, plumbing, flow, system compatibility and applicable pump requirements before selection.
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A weather-resistant deck box stores towels and small pool accessories near the pool.
Confirm current offer, exact variant, fit and manufacturer instructions before ordering.
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Solar string lights furnish the seating area around a pool without submerged wiring.
Confirm current offer, exact variant, fit and manufacturer instructions before ordering.
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A 1.5 HP variable-speed pool pump from Pentair.
Confirm plumbing and electrical compatibility.
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An automatic robotic cleaner with wall-climbing brush and smart navigation for in-ground pools up to 40 feet long.
Confirm pool size compatibility.
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