Affiliate Disclosure
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Pool Equipment Lab is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Pool Equipment Lab provides independent research, comparisons, calculators, and practical information to help pool owners make better-informed equipment decisions.
Some of the links on Pool Equipment Lab are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click one of these links and make a qualifying purchase.
Using an affiliate link generally does not increase the price you pay. The retailer or affiliate program pays Pool Equipment Lab a commission for referring the purchase.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Operating Pool Equipment Lab involves costs associated with researching products, maintaining the website, developing calculators and comparison tools, creating original content, and keeping existing information up to date.
Affiliate commissions are one way the site can generate revenue to support this work while keeping most of our content freely available to readers.
Affiliate Relationships Do Not Determine Our Recommendations
The availability or amount of an affiliate commission does not determine how we evaluate a product, which products we compare, or the conclusions we reach.
Our research is intended to focus on factors that matter to pool owners, including specifications, compatibility, performance characteristics, installation requirements, operating costs, maintenance, warranties, product limitations, and other relevant considerations.
A product does not automatically receive a favorable recommendation because an affiliate relationship exists. Likewise, we may discuss or recommend products for which no affiliate relationship is available.
Research Is Not the Same as Hands-On Testing
An affiliate relationship does not mean Pool Equipment Lab has personally used or tested a product.
Many of our equipment guides, comparisons, and product evaluations are based on research. This may include manufacturer documentation, technical specifications, installation manuals, warranty information, compatibility requirements, owner feedback, and other available evidence.
When we have not physically tested a product, we do not claim that we have. When hands-on testing is performed, we may identify that separately and explain what was evaluated.
Prices and Product Availability
Product prices, availability, promotions, specifications, and retailer offers can change at any time. A price or offer referenced on Pool Equipment Lab may be different by the time you visit a retailer.
Always review the current product information, price, compatibility requirements, warranty terms, shipping costs, and retailer policies before making a purchase.
Retailers and Affiliate Programs
Pool Equipment Lab may participate in affiliate programs offered by retailers, manufacturers, affiliate networks, or other companies that sell products or services relevant to pool owners.
Our affiliate relationships may change over time as programs become available, change their terms, or are discontinued.
Participation in an affiliate program does not mean the retailer or manufacturer controls our editorial content.
Sponsored Content and Free Products
If Pool Equipment Lab receives compensation specifically to create sponsored content, that relationship will be disclosed in connection with the applicable content.
If a manufacturer or other company provides equipment or products for evaluation, we may disclose that relationship when it is relevant to the content.
Receiving a product does not guarantee favorable coverage or a positive recommendation.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We want readers to understand when Pool Equipment Lab may financially benefit from a purchase.
Pages containing affiliate links may include a disclosure near recommendations, product links, comparison tables, or other areas where affiliate relationships are relevant.
Our goal is to make these disclosures clear without allowing commercial relationships to determine our research conclusions.
Your Purchase Decisions
Pool Equipment Lab provides information intended to help readers research and compare pool equipment. Our content should not replace manufacturer instructions, professional installation advice, electrical or plumbing requirements, local codes, or the judgment of a qualified pool professional when those considerations apply.
Before purchasing equipment, verify that the product is appropriate for your pool, existing equipment, plumbing, electrical system, automation platform, climate, and intended use.
Questions About Affiliate Relationships
If you have questions about how Pool Equipment Lab uses affiliate links or about a disclosure appearing on a particular page, you can contact us through our Contact page.