A pool with green water and stairs going down it.
Oct 19 2016
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How to Take Your Pool from Green to Clean


How to Take Your Pool from Green to Clean

Green is a lovely color, the color of nature, life and healthy stuff to eat. But as great as green is, you probably agree with this: it should never get anywhere near your swimming pool unless it's an inflatable dinosaur with an adorable kid on top of it. read more...

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Oct 12 2016
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How to Backwash and Clean Your Pool Sand Filter


How to Backwash and Clean Your Pool Sand Filter

There are so many different ways you can keep a pool clean. From using a net to catch any leaves or bugs that fall into the pool to getting a dolphin pool cleaner to keep the pool clean. However, the most important way to clean your pool is called backwashing. Backwashing is an essential aspect in maintaining your pool clean and healthy, so it should always be a part of your pool cleaning routine. It is not a difficult process to undergo, and it guarantees you great results. Plus, having a pool sand filter allows for some of the easiest backwashing procedures. read more...

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Oct 05 2016
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How to Adjust the pH Level in Your Swimming Pool


How to Adjust the pH Level in Your Swimming Pool

Maintaining a properly balanced pH level to your swimming pool is crucial not only for the health and freshness of the water but also for the pool structure itself. Having a low, acidic level of pH usually means the water becomes unpleasant and unhealthy to swim in, and the metal fittings, equipment, and the overall pool surface get damaged gradually. It's important to know at what levels pH can become harmful and even create hazardous environments (click here to learn more) so that you can then put measures in place to correct them and restore safety. The advisable pH level for your pool water should be somewhere between 7.4 and 7.8 – anything beyond these limits won't bring you much good. read more...

A pool with two lounge chairs and an umbrella.
Sep 21 2016
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How to Keep Your Pool Furniture Looking New All Year Round

How to Keep Your Pool Furniture Looking New All Year Round

The pool furniture is built to withstand the elements, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it can make it through high humidity and constant usage without looking any less disheveled. Routine cleaning is the secret to keeping your pool accessories and furniture in pristine condition. And you don't have to work that hard for it either. If you invest in just two cleanings – at the beginning of the season and the end of summer – you will not only transform your pool furniture for the better, but you'll also prolong its life. If you're looking for new furniture but you're not sure what to go with this time, look into teak garden furniture. Read More...

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Sep 14 2016
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5 Reasons Why You Have Cloudy Pool Water after Shock (and How to Fix It)


5 Reasons Why You Have Cloudy Pool Water after Shock (and How to Fix It) 

Picture this. You just had your friends over for a pool party. After the party, you decided to dump some chlorine in the pool to shock it. But, to your surprise, you discover the next day that, instead of a clean pool you have cloudy pool water after shock.  read more...

A swimming pool with wooden decking and white walls.
Sep 08 2016
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How to Adjust the Total Alkalinity Level in Your Swimming Pool


How to Adjust the Total Alkalinity Level in Your Swimming Pool

Keeping your total alkalinity under control is vital for making sure your pool water is properly balanced. Total Alkalinity (TA) is the measure of the amount of alkali in the form of carbonates, hydroxides, and bicarbonates presented in the pool water. Total alkalinity affects the pH levels making it vulnerable to the bacteria that come in contact with your pool water.  read more...

A pool pump and filter system next to the swimming pool.
Aug 24 2016
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Is Your Pump Big Enough For Your Pool?

Is Your Pump Big Enough For Your Pool?

One of the many things you need to consider when installing a new swimming pool in your home is what sized pump is appropriate. You first instinct may be to buy the biggest one available, but in this case bigger is not necessarily better. In fact, bigger could result in unnecessary increase in the pool’s operating costs... Read More
A pool with blue water and ripples on it.
Aug 17 2016
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Do You Know How the Sun is Affecting Your Pool?


Do You Know How the Sun is Affecting Your Pool?

Regularly adding chlorine to the water is swimming pool maintenance 101, but did you know that the amount needed can change from day to day? Both heat and sunlight have a lot to do with how much chlorine your swimming pool needs.  Read More...

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Aug 10 2016
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Tips for Bumping and Backwashing a DE Filter


Tips for Bumping and Backwashing a DE Filter

Backwashing a DE filter system in your swimming pool varies greatly from the process for backwashing a sand filter. Don’t risk damage to the filter or contamination of your swimming pool water by attempting to clean a DE Filter without first familiarizing yourself with the process.  read more...

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Jul 26 2016
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Are You Running Your Swimming Pool Pump Too Long?


Are You Running Your Swimming Pool Pump Too Long?

Without a swimming pool pump and filtration system in your swimming pool, those clear waters will quickly turn murky. Yet, this is not necessarily a case where overkill is better. With an efficient system in place for your swimming pool, you should be able to just run it once a day and still maintain a hygienic water environment. read more...