Total alkalinity is one of the most important things to test for in your pool water. The total alkalinity is a measure of how much alkaline substances there are in the water with a normal range being between 80 and Read More …
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Opening a pool in Michigan that has a safety cover
If you have a swimming pool with a safety cover in Michigan, we have a few recommendations that will help you enjoy a clear pool when you open in the spring. This pool had a safety cover, and is located Read More …
Pool in Progress: South Lyon, Michigan: The Layout and Excavation
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This winter was hard on swimming pool tile in Michigan…
as our crews have been out on the road opening swimming pools, we’ve noticed some trends. This past winter was very hard on pools in Michigan. A lot of tile has popped off, which is a relatively common occurrence here Read More …
We have Ferri-Iron Tabs!
A popular product, especially where water is hard and contains Iron, is something called ferritabs. They were produced previously by Hydrology Laboratories, a division of Aqua Clear Industries, in packages of 10 per box, and designed for sand filters or Read More …
Test Strips – Have some on hand for regular water chemistry results
Test kits are a must have in your supply closet. As a pool owner, you have a responsibility to keep the water chemistry in your pool stable. This is for a number of reasons. The water chemistry affects not only Read More …
Does your pool look like this over the winter?
The pool cover used on this pool is a standard plastic cover with waterbags. The benefits of using a plastic cover are that it’s a relatively inexpensive way to cover your pool, and the cover doesn’t need to be custom Read More …
Replacement Timer Trippers for Intermatic Systems
Such a small piece of equipment with such a big job! If you have a timing system on your pool that looks like this: Intermatic Pump/Heater Timer Switch – 125V, SPST, 40 amps You may or may not have these Read More …