One of our pool owners has community water that runs very high in pH. The pool has an automatic filling system on it, so as the pool gets low, water is added. As you can guess, this results in a Read More …
Category: Ask the Pool Guy
The relationship between water temperature and sanitization
from our friends at Orenda As the water temperature rises, so too does the sanitizer demand. Not only are living organisms more active in warmer temperatures, but most chemical reactions–in pools, anyway–occur faster in warmer water too. Below 55ºF, sanitizer Read More …
Pool Coping Paint?
QUESTION: How do I paint bare aluminum pool coping on a vinyl liner pool? Follow manufacturers directions and get RAMUC COPING SPRAY PAINT: https://www.ramucpoolpaint.com/products/accessoryproducts/coping-spray-paint/ The coping around the top of a pool is typically very durable, but it can discolor Read More …
Why Build a Natural Swimming Pool?
Natural swimming pools began in Europe in the early 1980’s. At first it seemed to be more of an artistic thing, now it’s more of an issue of ‘sustainability’. Natural swimming pools may cost more upfront to create, but they Read More …
Vinyl Liner Answers
Vinyl liners are very popular for swimming pools. They are usually inexpensive and easy to care for. However, once in a while they need to be replaced, repaired or renovated. A vinyl liner swimming pool renovation can include something as Read More …
Your Pump Was Doing What?
If you know our #servicemanager Mark you may see this expression on his face when he says #explaintomewhatishappeninginyourpool again?
Bromine or Chlorine?
Chlorine has made its name known in the pool industry as king of all sanitizers due to it’s ability to fight algae and bacteria and due to its stability. Bromine can’t be stabilized the way chlorine can be with cyanuric Read More …
Leaf Stains Happen
Leaf stain in swimming pools are fairly common. Here are some signs that you have leaf stains in your pool: Brown stains begin to form where leaves settle Brown stains that don’t brush away like dirt would Granular chlorine lightens Read More …