Swimming pools are synonymous with relaxation, fun, and refreshing dips during hot summer days. However, the appearance of green algae can turn this enjoyable experience into a frustrating one. Green algae, known for its slimy texture and unsightly appearance, often…
At the heart of every pool is a filter pump that needs to be run every day for a specified length of time. Rather than try to remember to turn a pool pump on and off every day, pool builders…
As a swimming pool maintenance technician for over 12 years, I get asked a lot about what test kit people should use when testing their backyard pools. It may surprise you to know that there are several options on the…
The subject of where to leave chlorinating tablets safely in a swimming pool has been a source of confusion for swimming pool professionals and owners alike. As a swimming pool service professional of more than fifteen years, I have seen…
Since running a pool service company in the East San Francisco Bay Area of California for the last decade or so, I get this question many times through the fall to the winter months. “Should I winterize my pool?”, or…
Alkalinity matters in your swimming pool water balance, but why? Whether you are using test strips, or dropper type test kits you’ve likely seen the Total Alkalinity test. You may have even done the test, but why? Isn’t it just…