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...

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...

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...

How Do Slow Release Chlorine Tabs Work?

There is a science to chlorine tabs and swimming water that pool owners need to know about. Chlorine is a useful substance for destroying bacteria, but it can also be harmful, and even toxic, if used incorrectly. If you're new to swimming pool care, the first thing you should do is learn as much as you can about chlorine, and how to keep the water clean. Read more...

How Can Chlorine Clean Your Pool and Still Be Safe?

Every summer, millions of Americans are diving into crystal clear water without giving any thought to the chemicals used to make it that way. Chlorine is an element that has been used to clean pools for decades, preventing the growth of algae and harmful bacteria without causing harm to swimmers. That’s pretty amazing when you think about how strong it must be to act as such an effective sanitizer.

Is A Salt Water Chlorine Generator Better For Your Pool

First lets start off with what is a Salt Water Chlorine Generator. Salt systems convert dissolved salt into just the right amount of chlorine that your pool needs resulting in cleaner and softer water for your pool. You get the same sanitization performance as manual chlorine addition. Pool owners can agree that keeping up on your pool's chlorine can be a hassle when you have to store, handle, and manually add the chemicals to your pool over and over again. Good news is that there are some innovations like a Salt Water Chlorine Generator, also called a Salt Water Chlorinator, that can help maintain your pool for you.

When To Shock Your Swimming Pool

It is recommended that you shock your swimming pool 1-2 times per month. However, this really depends on the amount of time your swimming pool is being used and how many swimmers have used your swimming pool.

For example, if you only use your swimming pool 1-2 times per week, your normal chlorine should keep enough bacteria fighting agents in the water. However, if you just had your child's soccer team over for a pool party, you might want to dump some shock in the pool shortly after they leave. Shock will help keep your swimming pool clean and clear.

There are two easy signs to look for before shocking your swimming pool.

Algae Begins to Form On The Side Of Your Pool

If you pool is starting to turn green, you need to shock it. It is also recommended that any time you see any green algae on your swimming pool walls you should give your pool a good brush and then add some shock. Before is becomes too late add shock and brush your pool to contain the algae and get your swimming pool back into swimming shape.

Your Chlorine Levels Are Too Low

You should be checking your chemical levels every week. I know that this can be a daunting task, so bring us a sample of your swimming pool water and we will do it for you. If your chlorine levels get below the recommended levels, add shock to get your chemicals in check before is is too late.

Suggested Chemical

• pH: 7.2 – 7.8
• Chlorine: 1.0 – 2.0 ppm
• Total Alkalinity: 80 – 120 ppm
• Calcium Hardness: 180 – 220 ppm, though some say 200 – 400.
• Cyanuric Acid: 40 – 80 ppm
• Total Dissolved Solids: below 5000 ppm

Best Time to Add Shock To Your Pool

Okay, the soccer team is gone and you know you are going to shock the swimming pool. Wait until the sun goes down and turn your pool pump on to circulate the water. We want to eliminate the amount of evaporation the sun causes and most of us run our pool pumps at night. So before you hit your bed, dump your shock into the pool and let your pump do the hard work. When you wake up in the morning your swimming pool will be nice and clean.