Brief History of Chlorine Chlorine was discovered in 1774 by a chemist from Sweeden named Carl Scheele. He mixed the element Chlorine with a powdered pryslusite into muriatic acid. Chlorine was then named ‘chlorine’ because of its greenish color- stemming Read More …
Category: Pool Guy – Bonus Material
Winter Pool Safety Tips
Keep your family safe from pool accidents all year long When the weather cools down, it is easy to let your pool take a back-seat priority. Actually, when the pool is not in use and the weather is colder is Read More …
Turning your Chlorine Pool to a Saltwater Pool
Have you ever thought about wanting to change your chlorine pool to a saltwater pool? Some would think right away that it is to complicated to do that or you would have to replace everything, these thoughts are all incorrect. It Read More …
How-To: Extending Your Swim Season
Different pool heating solutions for fall and winter Have you ever wanted to take a night swim but found the water uncomfortably cold? Or did you wish you could keep your pool open an extra month or two? There are Read More …
Keeping Your Water Safe
It’s important to sanitize your pool water Your pool and/or spa are constantly being exposed to harmful bacteria. This increases if your pool is outside. For this reason, it is crucial to maintain a sanitary pool to prevent illness and Read More …
Garden Landscaping 101
It’s important for a cohesive design that your garden and pool work well together. Your pool is simply an extension of the natural beauty in your yard. In order for your pool to blend seamlessly into your backyard, it will Read More …
The Day After Tomorrow {Atlas Shrugged III Movie Premiere}
{Sept 9, 2014} Walking into the Pool Guy’s office you’ll see subtle messages of philosophy mixed in to an eclectic mix of pool supplies, bold colors, artwork, and smurfs. Many newcomers ask “Who is John Galt?” when they see the Read More …
Hard Water, Soft Water: What Does it All Mean?
Believe it or not, where you live and what type of water you have can have an effect on your home and swimming pool. Let’s take a look at the myths and truths of hard water vs. soft water and Read More …