When you’re considering adding some pool lighting to our outdoor pool space, the first thing you need to consider is safety. Lighting= electricity. Electricity and water are not a good combination unless they are thoroughly thought out and properly installed Read More …
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I Am Having Cloudy Water Issues, Please Help!
Question: Hi, I am having cloudy water issues and have tried many things at the recommendation of a local shop that has tested my water. My original problem was I had copper in the water, and I purchased a product Read More …
Cloudy Water Issues – What are they from?
To work on Cloudy Pool Water Issues First thing I’d always do is add a case of liquid chlorine to the pool to reach breakpoint chlorination. It should take care of the issue if it is algae/organic waste. If that Read More …
Drainage Issues on a Patio
Good morning pool guy….What is the easiest way to install several 3 or 4 inch drains in an existing pool deck to get rid of water that puddles? is it as simple boring a hole with a concrete cutter into Read More …
Plumbing & Valving Issues?
Pool plumbing and valving can be confusing- especially for those with no plumbing history or training. This article is for those who wish to better understand their pool’s plumbing and valving. There are pool owners who wish to be un-involved Read More …
Having Algae Issues?
Every pool owner has encountered a battle with algae at one time or another. If you keep your chlorine levels stable, this will not tend to be a problem. Storms, power outages, or forgetting to add salt to your salt Read More …
Case Study: High pH Levels and Calcium are causing issues in my pool
Tom recently Asked the Pool Guy this question: The pH keeps rising and the calcium level keeps rising in my pool. Is this normal? What can I do about it? Here are the chemical levels and pool specs that Tom Read More …
Pool Guy’s and Gals notice pool issues, even on the Bachelorette
This is a post by Sandi: The Pool Girl… So I have something to admit. I watched this season of The Bachelorette with Jef and Emily. There was an episode toward the end where Emily’s daughter was playing in the Read More …