The vast majority of damage done to a pool occurs during the winter, or initial filling/startup. And not just damage to the the pool plaster, but pool equipment can be corroded too. Etching and corrosion are more likely to happen Read More …
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Does water temp affect the pool surface during the winter?
How To Avoid Severe Surface Damage In The Winter When the temperature drops, chemistry changes. Pools must be treated differently in the winter than they are in the summer. The vast majority of damage to swimming pools occurs during the 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 …
Removing Your Salt Stains
Salt water pools are growing in popularity throughout the United States. Some pool owners may be tempted to opt for the low-cost salts in order to keep their pool running more economically. This can lead to problems such as pool Read More …