Sometimes it will get worse before it gets better. This homeowner decided to push some buttons on the control panel which may have turn the chlorinator off for 24 hours the result was a green pool. We started treating the Read More …
Category: Ask the Pool Guy
We replaced our sand filter and our suction seems weaker, any ideas?
Q: I was hoping that I could ask a question, I have a 40 by 20 feet in ground pool – roughly 35’000 gallons. We recently replaced our old sand filter with a new Sta-Rite 145362 Cristal-Flo II. Since doing Read More …
My phosphates are high and my pool is green yellow and murky. Help!
Q: I found y’all a couple of years ago when trying to clear up my pool water. I bought FerriTabs at that time. And y’all have provided valuable advice since then. This year we drained and refilled our pool. We Read More …
New Product Launching: cFloat – a new advanced system for home and pool monitoring
Advanced system for home and pool monitoring. Pool alarm. Wireless device charger. The cFloat system is designed to collect key information to monitor your home, swimming pool and the surrounding environment. Data is stored in the cloud and accessible in real time on your: Read More …
Fix-A-Leak Solution for Hard to Find Leaks in Plumbing
GENERAL INFORMATION FIX-A-LEAK : is a blended concentrated material designed to seal leaks in virtually any material : can be applied for leaks in the shell and works equally well in plumbing : will seal holes 1/8″ in diameter : Read More …
What is the extra hole next to my fiberglass swimming pool?
If your pool was installed in an area with any water table, the extra hole next to your fiberglass pool should be a well point or sump tube. The tube gives you access to put a pump down and pump Read More …
Can I rotate the touchpad on an IC40 Pentair Salt Unit?
I have an Intellichlor IC 40 unit on my pool but the way I have it installed the words on the touch pad are upside down! Can the faceplate on the touchpad be rotated 180 degrees so I can read Read More …
Mustard Algae – How to diagnose and treat Mustard or Yellow Algae in your Swimming Pool
Mustard algae is often mistaken for dirt or sand on the sides of the pool. Mustard algae is resistant to chlorine and is a form of green algae which presents as yellow-green or brown in color. This type of algae Read More …