Tool Shed

Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance. We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our members. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.

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Mile-a-minute

PennState Extension

Mile-a-minute is an invasive, noxious weed from eastern Asia that is rapidly colonizing non-crop areas in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)

PennState Extension

Hemlock woolly adelgid is a destructive, introduced pest of forest and ornamental hemlock trees.

Emerald Ash Borer

PennState Extension

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a destructive, introduced insect of North American ash trees. It has been the cause of widespread ash tree decline and mortality throughout northeastern North America.

Wild Grape

PennState Extension

Wild grape (Vitis spp.) is a native vine found throughout Pennsylvania. There are various species of wild grape occurring in a variety of habitats.

Purple Loosestrife

PennState Extension

Importance and background of natural areas, including activities related to monitoring and controlling Purple Loosestrife.

Spotted Lanternfly: Management Options through the Seasons

PennState Extension

This webinar discusses the options you have to control spotted lanternfly based on the life cycle of the insect through the year.

How To Find Suction Side Air Leaks In Your Pool

Inyo Pools

Check out these tips on how to find suction side air leaks if your swimming pool system isn't working quite right or you have air bubbles.

How To Install a Hayward HeatPro Heat Pump

Inyo Pools

This video is intended to give you a visual reference to supplement the Hayward HeatPro owner's manual, not replace it. Make sure you read and understand your owner's manual before installing your unit.

How To Replace a Polaris Booster Pump Motor

Inyo Pools

Replacing a Polaris Booster Pump motor can be quick and painless. Following these steps will ensure that the booster pump motor is installed correctly.

How To Replace a Sta-Rite Max-E Pro Pump Motor

Inyo Pools

In this video, we explain how to replace the motor on a Sta-Rite Max-E-Pro pool pump. Following these steps will ensure that the pool pump motor is installed correctly.

Why is my pool green after filling with fresh water?

Inyo Pools

Why would new pool water turn green? In this episode, we explain the possible causes of a freshly filled green pool.

How do I remove my booster pump?

Inyo Pools

No longer need a booster pump? The guys explain how to easily remove it from the pool system.

How do I winterize my main drain line?

Inyo Pools

We receive a number of questions regarding the process of winterizing the pool. In this video, we discuss how to properly close a main drain for the winter.

How To Replace Grids In A DE Filter

Inyo Pools

The most common cause of D.E. powder coming back to the pool is a torn D.E. grid in the filter. In this video, we explain how to replace a set of D.E. grids.

How to Pump Water Out of a Pool : Pool Maintenance

ehowathomechannel

Pumping water out of a pool is a process that will require you to use either a drain or some other type of apparatus. Pump water out of a pool with help from a swimming pool and hot tub spa expert in this free video clip.