Question: This is my first season as a pool owner. Following the advice of our local pool service, I filled my 27ft above ground pool with our well water which is extremely hard and has lots of iron. They sold Read More …
Category: Case Studies
Non Chlorine Shock vs Chlorinated Shock in Swimming Pools
This is a guest post by: Matthew Ribar, APi MidAmerica Regional Manager Matt Ribar has been in the pool industry since 1993, working solely in the chemical side of the industry since 2004. He has been a pool store owner, Read More …
Ask the Pool Girl: Chlorine Questions {Q&A}
Algae 101
Algae is among one of the most common problems faced by pool owners. There are over 20,000 known species of algae- and boy do they love sunlight! This unfortunately means pool owners have to keep on top of their algae Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: What about Pool Lights and the GFI? {Industry Advocacy}
Recent news stories have been published about swimming pool safety and pool lights. Here the Pool Guy shares a quick tip about what to look for in your pool light for safety. **When in doubt, call in a pool professional Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: Is it normal to get a Shock when Turning on My Pool Pump? {Legendary Escapes}
No, it is not normal to get a shock when turning on your pool pump. Please get it checked by a professional, NOW!
Pool Opening Miracles – Tea Colored Pool Water
Sometimes when you take the cover off of your pool it can look pretty murky and green. Tea orange/brown however isn’t as common. This is most likely caused by the breakdown of organic material in the pool over the winter, Read More …
What happens if my liner falls out of the track?
Smiley Faces and Liners falling out of the track: If your liner consistently falls out of the track you need to consider a few things: How easily does the liner go back in place? If it is extremely easy, then Read More …