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 […]
The following are generic vacuuming instructions that will work for most pools. As always, see your owner’s manual, ask your installer, and/or speak to the manufacturer for complete instructions for your particular pool: 1. If your pool has dual skimmers and/or a main drain, reduce the water flow to the skimmer/s and/or drain you are […]
As you read this article, please bear in mind that this is just a generic guide and not meant to be a complete set of instructions. You are dealing with an electric motor. Electricity is extremely dangerous. If you are uncertain about any of this, do not attempt to repair this on your own; contact […]
We realize it is still too early to remove the cover from the pool and start using it, but it is never too early to plan. If you have a sand filter, when was the last time you either changed your sand or cleaned the sand? As you go through a swimming pool season, suntan […]
Has your vinyl liner pool been installed for a while and you are not looking to change your liner yet but would like to bring a little more life to your liner? Then now is the time you should consider adding an Aqua Decal. These decals will stick directly onto your vinyl liner without having […]
You may have installed your vinyl liner swimming pool years ago when your children were smaller. At that time, they wanted a pool with a deep end for diving. Unless you had a very large swimming pool, this left you very little shallow end. Now as time marches on, the children have moved out and […]
Are you thinking about installing a Swimming Pool but wondering where the equipment will go and will you be able to understand how to operate it or find the time to learn how? Automation is your answer. You can schedule the control of your pool or spa right from your house. Systems that are on […]
You have several options available. Coping is the item that attaches to the top of your swimming pool panel and it holds the liner in place. With the proper coping used, it will be easy to change your liner in the future without removing any coping or pool deck. Receptor coping mounts on top of […]
We will discuss three types of coping (or bead receiver) options for the customer that will be purchasing a Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool: 1. Receptor Coping 2. Side Mount Coping 3. Top Mount Coping Receptor Coping mounts on top of your pool wall and is used when concrete will be poured around the pool. This […]