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Industry insights, installer guides, and product education from the Illuminex team.
Post-Install Handover: Educating Your Pool Equipment Customers
Turn your new equipment installations into long-term client loyalty by mastering the post-install handover process.
The Post-Install Handover: What Your Pool Customers Need to Know
A successful pool handover transforms technical equipment into an intuitive, automated experience for the homeowner. By providing structured education and clear documentation, you reduce service calls and build lasting trust.
How Salt Chlorination Simplifies Pool Care for Busy Homeowners
Discover how transitioning to a salt chlorination system saves time, reduces chemical handling, and delivers a superior swimming experience for busy pool owners.
Beyond the Glow: How Smart Pool Lighting Transforms Your Nighttime Experience
Discover how upgrading to smart pool lighting enhances safety, creates the perfect atmosphere, and helps you get more value out of your swimming pool after sunset.
Optimizing Your Swim Season: When to Heat Your Pool for Comfort and Efficiency
Discover the strategic balance between enjoying your pool earlier in the season and maintaining cost-effective energy usage with smart heating practices.
Variable Speed vs Single Speed Pool Pumps: Energy Savings Explained
Variable speed pumps can cut pool pumping energy costs by up to 80%. Understand the real-world savings, payback time, and when a single-speed pump still makes sense.
How to Balance Pool Chemistry: A Step-by-Step Guide
Balanced pool water protects equipment, prevents algae, and keeps swimmers comfortable. Learn the correct order to test and adjust pH, alkalinity, calcium, and chlorine.
Pool Heater Sizing Guide: Heat Pump vs Gas Heater
Heat pumps and gas heaters warm pools very differently. Learn how to size each type correctly so you get the comfort you want without overspending.
Salt Chlorinator vs Chlorine Tablets: Which Is Right for Your Pool?
Salt chlorine generators and traditional chlorine tablets both keep pools sanitary, but they differ in cost, maintenance, and water feel. Compare the two side by side.
How to Size a Pool Pump: A Complete Guide for Pool Owners
Choosing the right pool pump size keeps water clean, clear, and energy-efficient. Learn how to calculate flow rate, turnover time, and horsepower for any pool.
Unlock Effortless Pool Care: How Salt Chlorination Simplifies Maintenance for Busy Homeowners
Discover how a salt chlorine generator can transform your pool ownership experience, offering a gentler, more consistent, and less time-consuming way to keep your pool sparkling clean.
Pool Opening Mistakes to Avoid Before the First Swim of the Season
Don't let avoidable mistakes ruin your summer. Learn the most common pool opening errors and how to ensure a crystal-clear season with Illuminex.
Illuminate Your Evenings: How Smart Pool Lighting Enhances Safety, Ambiance, and Extended Pool Use
Discover how advanced smart pool lighting solutions from Illuminex can transform your pool area, improving safety, creating captivating ambiance, and allowing you to enjoy your pool long after sunset.
Simple Weekly Pool Water Checks That Prevent Expensive Service Calls
Discover how proactive weekly maintenance can extend the life of your equipment and save you from the stress of emergency pool service calls.
When to Heat Your Pool: Balancing Comfort and Cost
Learn how to optimize your pool heating strategy by balancing smart automation with passive heat retention techniques to lower energy costs while extending your swim season.
A Homeowner-Friendly Guide to Pool Filter Pressure, Flow, and Cleaning Schedules
This guide covers the essentials of pool filter pressure, flow rates, and maintenance schedules to keep your pool clean and inviting.
How Variable Speed Pool Pumps Reduce Energy Use Without Sacrificing Water Clarity
Discover how variable speed pool pumps can significantly reduce your energy costs while maintaining crystal-clear water, making them a smart investment for pool dealers and homeowners alike.
Pool Opening Is Almost Here — Get Ready the Smart Way
As temperatures rise and winter fades, pool season is just around the corner. Here's how to open your pool the smart, efficient way with the Illuminex ecosystem.
Illuminex Expands the Ecosystem: New Products Coming Spring 2026
At Illuminex, we believe modern pools deserve smarter, more connected equipment. This spring, we're expanding the ecosystem with three exciting new products.
Stop Overpaying for Pool Automation — Here's What Illuminex Fixed
For years, pool automation has been overpriced and overcomplicated. Here's how Illuminex broke the legacy pricing model.
Are You Still Using 1990s Pool Equipment? Here's Why You Shouldn't
Thousands of homeowners are still running outdated pool equipment. Here's what modern smart equipment changes — for energy bills, reliability, and serviceability.
Pool Heater Winterization Steps for Cold Climates
A step-by-step winterization guide for pool heater pumps in cold climates.
Waterproof LED Light Options for Your Pool Area
Lighting transforms how a pool area feels at night. Compare waterproof LED options for safety, ambience, and entertaining.
What to Do When Your Pool Pump Starts Making Noise
Rattling, grinding, or whining pump? Here's how to diagnose the cause and what to fix before it leads to motor failure.
Setting Up Your WiFi Pool Controls for the First Time
A first-time setup guide for WiFi pool controls — pairing, network requirements, and troubleshooting.
The $1,000 Mistake Most Pool Owners Are Making Right Now
If you own a pool, you may be losing $1,000+ every year on inefficient equipment. Here's how to stop.
Why Pool Valves Stick and How to Fix Them
Pool valves play a small but important role. Learn why they stick, how to free them, and when to replace them.
We Tried Running a Pool Without a Filter for a Week
Common pool maintenance mistakes — and what happened when we tested them. Spoiler: it did not go well.
Maintaining Proper Salt Levels in Your Pool System
Saltwater pools are gentle and easy to maintain — but only when salt levels are kept in range. Here's the full guide.
7 Myths About Pool Automation — Busted
The truth about cost, complexity, reliability, and compatibility of modern pool automation systems.
Pool Heater Not Working? Here's What to Check First
Power, gas, water flow, ignition, and sensors — a step-by-step diagnostic checklist before calling a tech.
Top 5 Pool Maintenance Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Avoid these common mistakes that cost pool owners thousands in repairs and chemical waste.
Why AquaChlor Is the Smarter Salt Chlorinator Choice
How AquaChlor compares to legacy salt systems on cost, controls, cell life, and serviceability.
Inside the Illuminex App: Total Control at Your Fingertips
A walkthrough of the Illuminex app — devices, automations, alerts, and multi-property control — all from your phone.
The Ultimate Pool Opening Checklist
Open your pool the right way with this complete checklist — from cover removal to chemistry balancing.
Cartridge Filter vs. Sand Filter vs. DE Filter
A side-by-side comparison of the three main pool filter types — pros, cons, and which is right for your pool.
RGBW LED Pool Lights — A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about RGBW pool lighting — color quality, voltage, control, and installation.