Here are ten basic steps for opening your pool each spring. Remove the pool cover- You may have a plastic, safety, or automatic pool cover. Either way, it needs to come off in order to use your pool! Plastic covers Read More …
Category: Everyday Guide to Swimming Pools
Why is my chlorine reading 0 when my salt chlorinating generator is running?
Q: I have a Pentair chlorinator ic40 for a salt water pool of 30,000 gallons. All lights are green and I bumped it up from 60 to 100, yet no chlorine level is showing. I took water to the local Read More …
Does my water have to turn green from iron before I can use FerriTabs?
Q: I order the ferri tabs. I know my pool water and water that i add from my well has iron. Last year i shocked the pool when I opened it and turned it green. I have opened my pool Read More …
My pool is green, help!
Question: Hey, guys! You have been so helpful to me in the past; I am calling on you again! I have a serious algae issue. My pool has turned into a swamp. It had been fine all summer, then it Read More …
Will my intellichlor work when the pool water is cold?
intelliChlor Salt Generating units by Pentair are a popular option for swimming pools. The cells, when combined with an easyTouch or intelliTouch control center need to be enabled to tell them to turn on and start working. If the pool Read More …
Pump Suddenly Stops Working
If your pump ever stops working suddenly these are the step you take to troubleshoot the problem yourself first then if you still have not figured out a problem call your pool service provider! Troubleshooting steps: Has your power gone Read More …
Choosing Proper Fill Water
Pools require fill water for a multitude of reason: they’re new, they’ve been remodeled, too much splashing fun, there may be a leak, or just plain evaporation. Choosing the proper fill water for your pool is essential in order to Read More …
Quick Start Guide for New Pool Owners
If you’re new to the world of swimming pools, we are here to help you get started! You may have a lot of questions like: what kind of chemicals do you need? What is the proper equipment? What do you Read More …