Articles about treating the water in your pool, spa, or swim spa.
pH is a term that is used to measure whether something is acidic (low pH) or basic (high pH). This reading is expressed in a scale in a range from 0-14. Swimming pool water should be maintained at a neutral pH of between 7.2-7.6. Maintaining the proper pH level helps maintain your pool equipment, allows […]
Many factors influence the pH of pool and spa water therefore many different causes of pH change exist. The ideal range for pH is 7.2-7.6. Some possible causes for change are; 1. Rain Water 2. Use of chlorine tablets (trichlor) 3. Bromine tablets will lower pH 4. Gas chlorine dramatically lowers pH 5. Sodium Hypochlorite […]
pH is the measure of the acidity of the water. The lower the pH the more acidic it is and the higher the pH the more basic it is. Maintaining pH, or potential Hydrogen, is simple and easy when you understand just a few basics. pH ranges from 0-14 with 7 being neutral. Your pool […]
Total Alkalinity is the measure of all of the alkaline substances that can be found in your pool or spa. Your main focus when dealing with Total Alkalinity is to measure your calcium carbonate, keeping your calcium carbonate in a safe range will help with the up keep of your pool and much more. Your […]
Many factors go into answering this question. Some possible reasons are; 1. Dirty filter or baskets (skimmer & strainer) 2. not running the filter & pump long enough each day 3. Chemical problem Lets discuss each. If you have a sand filter, the sand may need to be replaced or just try getting the proper […]
Here is a list and short descriptions of factors that can affect the quality of your pool water. Please note that all of the information below is generic and will not apply exactly the same way to all pools. Be sure to discuss any questions or concerns with your local pool professional. Bathing Load – […]
When using any chemical products always ready the labels carefully and follow directions precisely. Chemicals protect you when they are used correctly in your pool or spa. Here are some generic safety precautions, but please always read and follow the label directions. 1. Use exact quantities specified, not more. Do not overdose. 2. Don’t mix […]
Have you noticed the look of your pool water is not as clear as it used to be? Have you noticed no matter how much water clarifier you put into your pool, the water is still cloudy? Have you noticed the sanitizer level is not as stable as it used to be? Do you notice […]
These instructions are for a standard sand filter with a multiport valve. Please see your owner’s manual to verify the proper backwashing/cleaning procedure for your particular filter. It is important to remember that you only need to backwash if the pressure gauge is reading too high or the flow of water from your return into […]
Pool maintenance relies on some basic steps that are simple, but effective. You should pay close attention to these steps to help keep your pool looking and performing at its best. Circulation The water in your pool must be circulating for the products to work properly. This makes it harder for bacteria and algae to […]