Pool algae may seem quite innocuous at first. After all, what’s wrong with a bit of weed growing in the water? It’s the most natural thing in the world…except, it’s gross.. While it’s true that green algae does not cause any harm to humans, the bacteria that feed on the algae can pose a health risk. […]
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Maintaining proper pool water chemistry is important for the comfort of swimmers and also to protect the materials that the pool is made up of. The right balance of chemicals helps keep harmful bacteria and germs in check. Keeping pH levels under control is often challenging for pool owners as they are affected by everything that […]
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Pool water should be clear and fresh. Cloudy is best reserved for Ouzo or Lion’s milk as it’s often called. (A Damn Tasty Drink you can get in Greece!)Not only does cloudy, murky water look absolutely horrendous, it’s actually a symptom of an underlying problem. Cloudy water is an indication that the water chemistry is […]
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The Aim of This Post is to share with you how to clean a green pool in 24 hours, not the standard 5-6 days!The color green is a symbol of prosperity but it has absolutely no place in your swimming pool. If a pool is looking green, it means that there’s an overgrowth of algae […]
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How To Raise pH in Pool? Fast and Easy Method – Layman’s Guide! Properly balanced pH levels are integral to pool maintenance and safety. When pH levels are out of whack, they prevent chlorine from doing it’s job – which is to fight off germs. In short, a pool with unbalanced pH levels can well become […]
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In this post, I’ll teach you How to Winterize An Above Ground Pool in the easiest way I know!Once the weather starts to cool down it’s time to prep your pool for winter. This will help prevent damage from unexpected winter storms, protect your pool cover and get you ready for next spring.How to Winterize […]
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In this article, I will cover step-by-step how to Shock a Pool the Right Way, in just a few simple steps!What Exactly Is A Pool Shock?Pool shocking means hyper-chlorinating the water in order to kill bacteria and other organic entities that are present in it. Shocking helps to keep pool water safe for swimmers and […]
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This was sent in by our reader Yvette from Los Angeles, Posting it here with her permission!The pool company that installed our above-ground pool charged us over $200 for a premixed liquid leak detector.There was no way I was using that on my brand new pool so I decided to do some research on how […]
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Cleaning a swimming pool filter is one of the most tedious and frustrating tasks you have to do as a pool owner. But, because it’s so important, you simply have no choice but to put up with it. After all, who wants a dirty swimming pool?What about an expensive cleaning bill every week that just […]
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In This Post, I Tackle the Often Overlooked Task for many Swimming Pool Owners; How To Winterize A Pool. Many pool owners make this mistake – they just simply put a cover over their pool at the end of the swimming season, thinking that they’ll take care of the water next year.
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In this blog post, I”ll be covering some Basic Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips EVERY New Pool Owner should be aware of!There’s nothing like a refreshing dip in a swimming pool on a hot day! When people get a new pool, they spend the initial days living out their fantasies of spending the weekends lounging in the […]
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All new Swimming Pool Owners at one time ask this very question: How Do you Vacuum a Swimming Pool? Well, I plan on showing just that! 🙂 Vacuuming a pool regularly is indispensable to prevent build of dirt, debris and algae. Nobody really likes vacuuming – even the house dog hates it and usually starts barking its […]
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Today we’ll be looking at a pool water treatment topic that a lot of pool owners have a tough time with. I’m talking about lowering alkalinity in a swimming pool.First of all, What is pool water alkalinity?Alkalinity is a measure of the capacity of water (or other liquids) to resist a change in pH. The […]
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Water balance is critical to proper pool operation. At a minimum, the water must be sanitary and free of contaminants.When people swim they are likely to produce skin oils that fall into the pool where algae feed on it.Algae blooms can occur within days if not weekly depending on how high chlorine levels are maintained.Chlorine […]
Continue readingWell, here it is! How to drain a pool without pumping! I promised at the beginning of the year that I would show you how to do this.The story behind this article is actually quite interesting.It all begins when my Mom called me back in March and said she had drained her pool with no […]
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