Summer is nearing an end and many of us are making plans to close our swimming pools soon. It is important to make sure that you balance your pool water’s chemistry before closing your pool for the winter. Harsh New England winters can wreak havoc on pool water and equipment …
The Importance of Chemically Balanced Pool Water Maintaining swimming pool water balance is very important, for the health of everyone swimming and for maintaining proper equipment in good working order. It can be confusing knowing exactly what to look for and how to treat swimming pool water, especially water that …
Now that your pool is open for the summer, performing regular weekly maintenance will keep your water safe and clean for an enjoyable swimming season. There are a few steps that you should perform on a regular basis to keep your water safe for swimming, and to cut down on …
So… why did the Rio Olympic pool turn green?? Remember when that giant Olympic pool turned green overnight in Rio? It took nearly a week to determine the actual cause of the sudden discoloration, and this was a pool with very high-tech chemical monitoring systems! While very few pool owners …
How do metals affect my pool water? It might be hard to imagine, but your pool or spa is loaded with metals! Microscopic particles of various metals are suspended in the water and it’s important to keep them at proper concentrations. Having specific concentrations of a few is actually necessary …
What is the difference between stabilized and unstabilized chlorine? You may have noticed that the chlorine or chlorine shock is either labeled as stabilized or unstabilized. This refers to the levels of cyanuric acid in the chlorine. Cyanuric acid protects the chlorine in your pool from ultraviolet rays of the …
How to prevent algae in pool water for the entire season Just about every pool owner has encountered algae growth in their water at some point. Perhaps you’ve returned from a weekend vacation to find that your crystal clear water in your pool has become home to green, black, blue, …
Before your pool’s cover is removed and your pump and filter begin circulating the water, it’s a good idea to have a maintenance plan in place for the season and to do a thorough examination of your pool. Here’s everything you need to know about pool opening: preparing your …
Understand your pool chemicals for a beautiful pool Getting to know your basic pool chemicals and water parameters for your swimming pools is important to have beautiful pool water. A quick read through the following list of chemicals and water measurements can go a long way this season when it …
