Anytime you add chlorine to water, hypochlorous acid is formed (HOCL). HOCL is the most powerful killing form of chlorine in water. Hypochlorite ion (OCI) is also formed, and this is a weak form of chlorine in water. How much Read More …
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Safety Covers: Which brand should I choose?
We received a question from our website with a customer trying to choose between Merlin and Latham for their safety cover choice. Here is our response: Thanks for your question about safety covers. We have been using Merlin exclusively for Read More …
How To: Water Testing
We all know that testing your pool’s water is one of the basic maintenance routines. Take some time to read over this article and make sure you are testing for the right things! What chemicals to test for: There are Read More …
How to Close and Inground Pool {Pool and Spa TV}
How To Close An Inground Pool – Part 1 – Introduction & Explaining Pool Winterizing Supplies – Poolandspa.com TV. How To Close An Inground Pool – Part 2 – Removing The Deck Equipment and Winterizing Filter System – Poolandspa.com TV. Read More …
Ponds, Pools, and Things to Ponder
We have done some checking on the pond vs. pool discussion that seems to be going around the industry these days. Here is an AQUA Magazine article about blending both. Here is a Pool Guy Original – pond with mine Read More …
Keep Your Pool Healthy All Winter Long
Don’t forget your pool needs maintenance in the winter, too! While you and your family may not be enjoying your pool all winter long, it still needs some attention and care. By taking preventative action, you can save yourself a Read More …
Swimming Pool Floats
A swimming float is normally used for toddlers or other very young children who are beginning to learn how to swim, or during exercise for therapeutic or training purposes. These devices, which come in many shapes and types, are used Read More …
Discussing Chlorine Chemistry
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 …