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Vinyl Pools: Brush And Shock

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Have a vinyl liner pool that’s starting to look green? Here’s what you need to do!

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My fiberglass pool has algae and rough spots. How can I fix this?

June 28, 2016September 4, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Question: My pool was fiberglassed one year ago and is now developing green algae on the sides.  It cannot be brushed off and I have been told to  reduce the ph to 6.8 and the chlorine to 1 as the Read More …

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Non Chlorine Shock vs Chlorinated Shock in Swimming Pools

July 5, 2014May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

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 …

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Shock Treatment

June 27, 2014 Ask the Pool Guy

A simple way to restore your pool back to health Shock treatment or shocking your pool refers to the process of adding chemicals to the water to remove or destroy ammonia and nitrogen compounds by oxidation. When you shock your Read More …

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Ask the Pool Guy: Is it normal to get a Shock when Turning on My Pool Pump? {Legendary Escapes}

June 17, 2014May 1, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

No, it is not normal to get a shock when turning on your pool pump. Please get it checked by a professional, NOW!

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