A large contributor to your water chemistry issues could be algae in the water. There are many different types of algae: mustard, green, and black (and every color in between). Some algae can give water a greenish tint and black Read More …
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How Do I Install Tile in My Swimming Pool?
Tile is probably one of the most beautiful materials used when designing and decorating swimming pools. Glass tile is delicate yet durable and can survive any climate (if it is installed correctly). Some people, in order to save money, skip Read More …
Pool Water Problems: Metals
The most common metals which cause problems for your pool are: copper, iron, and manganese. Copper Copper may cause your water to discolor, though it may still appear clear. If you have copper present in your water you can remove Read More …
What Causes Calcium Hardness in Water?
Calcium hardness is defined as the measure of the amount of dissolved calcium in your pool water. It is often referred to as the ability of water to later with soap. Think of water running through a water softener, once Read More …
Why pH Levels Are So Important for Swimmers
The pH level in your swimming pool is the chemical that most affects your swimmers. pH is a scale measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Basically, it indicates how acidic or basic the water level is. It should Read More …
Understanding Total Alkalinity
Total alkalinity is the total measure of alkaline substances in water and the ability of water to neutralize acid or buffer pH changes. Buffering pH changes refers to how long it will take a quantity of chemical to change the Read More …
Shocking My Pool and When To Do It
There are a lot of elements constantly entering your pool water: organic debris, humans, insects, even urine ( unfortunately). These things can cause ammonia in your pool which then reacts with the chlorine to form chloramines. Chloramines are just a Read More …
How Do I Know Proper Water Chemistry for my Pool?
This is definitely one of the most common questions at Ask the Pool Guy, “What is the proper water chemistry for my pool?” Many builders offer training lessons for new owners, and we suggest you take them up on that Read More …