Installing a hot tub or a hot tub spa in your backyard is a great way to turn it into a true resort, and a getaway in the middle of the every day. But, hot tubs and spas do more Read More …
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Ferri-Iron Tablets: Why they are a Homeowner’s Best Friend
Seeing iron in swimming pool water is something that no homeowner ever wants to deal with. However by using the right product, removing iron from swimming pool water can be very easy, and leave little for the homeowner to Read More …
What to do about discoloration in pool water?
Have you noticed your pool getting discolored? The chlorine you put in not helping? Perhaps you’ve had an infestation of the lovely metal of iron. Iron is great for making steel or transporting oxygen around our bodies, but when it Read More …
How do you start a salt water pool?
To start a salt water pool you will need a salt generator/salt cell which has a unit that is plumbed into your swimming pool system, and a power source for the cell. You would then follow the manufacturer’s directions to Read More …
How do you vacuum a salt water pool?
You can vacuum a salt water pool the same way you would a non salt water pool. If you are vacuuming on the filter setting, your filter will help to clean the debris out of the pool. If you are Read More …
How do you soften water in a salt water pool?
Salt water would create soft water in your pool. You should follow the manufacturer directions and recommendations for the proper amount of salt in your pool, typically 2700-3400ppm (parts per million) for your salt cell to work properly. When you Read More …
Should you ever drain the water from your pool?
You should not drain a pool unless you have a very specific reason to do so, and/or you are doing it with the assistance of a pool professional. A fiberglass pool with no water in it is like a giant Read More …
Can you drain a salt water pool into your yard?
I don’t see why not. However, most plants cannot tolerate high levels of salt, so you may wind up killing your lawn or other local vegetation. Additional answer: yes, it is safe to drain a salt water pool into Read More …