Everyone wants a clean, clear swimming pool. The problem is that it often takes a lot of time and effort on a homeowner’s part to get that. If you have the time and want to spend it on vacuuming your Read More …
Month: August 2011
Should you ever drain the water from your pool?
You should not drain a pool unless you have a very specific reason to do so, and/or you are doing it with the assistance of a pool professional. A fiberglass pool with no water in it is like a giant Read More …
How often do you use chlorine in a pool
If you rely on chlorine for sanitizing your pool you should have a steady level of 1.0-3.0 ppm (parts per million) of chlorine in your pool. You can add this in several ways. You can install an automatic chlorinator that Read More …
What You’ll Need to Get Started
If you’re new to the swimming pool world, you might be wondering what you’ll need to get started with your pool. What chemicals should you have on hand? What equipment will you need? Walking into or clicking around in a Read More …
Can you drain a salt water pool into your yard?
I don’t see why not. However, most plants cannot tolerate high levels of salt, so you may wind up killing your lawn or other local vegetation. Additional answer: yes, it is safe to drain a salt water pool into Read More …
How long after you treat a pool should you wait to swim?
Follow the manufacturer directions for the treatment you added. If you add small amounts of chlorine, if you test the water with test strips and you are between 1.0 and 3.0 ppm of chlorine you are fine. If you are Read More …
Calculate the volume of water in your pool
When you are having your water tested on a regular basis, they will usually ask you what your water volume is. You also need to know this so you can adjust your chemicals as needed. There are some simple formulas Read More …
Advantages of salt water pools
Salt water with a chlorine generator generally results in smoother feeling water and smoother skin on exiting, like soft-water bathing. You also do not see or feel residual chlorine when the water dries. Salt Generator Brochure by Pentair Pool Now, Read More …