Category: Health
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Which Pool Sanitation System Is Best For Your Aquatics Facility?
Whether you’re an aquatics director looking to simplify operations or just looking for a healthy place to swim, a facility’s pool sanitation system is key for creating an enjoyable swimming environment that’s easy to operate. With so many options to choose from, it’s vital to find a sanitation system that can handle the size and…
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Chlorine Shortage 2022: What Pool Owners Can Expect & Prepare For
Coming Up Short During the Chlorine Shortage For Swimming Pools in 2022 Everyone loves a sequel. Continuing the original story with new challenges and successes. While the second year of the chlorine shortage might not have a warm welcome, pool and spa owners can still have a happy ending to this sequel. While we are…
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How Low Can You Go? 3 Ways to Lower Combined Chlorine in Swimming Pools
How to Lower Combined Chlorine for a More Comfortable & Healthier Swimming Environment Your aquatic facility is open for summer, and while you’re checking off your to-do list to welcome swimmers back, do you have a plan for inevitable combined chlorine in the pool water? If you want to offer guests a comfortable, healthy and…
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A Pool Owner’s Guide: The Roles of Your Swimming Pool Equipment Pad
Similar to how the systems in our bodies work to keep us healthy, your pool pad’s equipment works to keep your swimming pool clean, clear and functioning properly. Your pool equipment pad is the assembly of components responsible for your pool’s circulation and filtration. The basic pool equipment pad components include a pump, filter and…
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How to Prevent and Treat Mustard Algae in Your Pool
While mustard can be the perfect condiment for your hot dog, sandwich or hamburger, you never want to see mustard algae, also known as yellow algae, in your pool or spa. If left untreated mustard algae can wreak havoc on your pool surfaces, equipment and water quality, but luckily it is treatable and preventable. With…
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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Pool or Spa in 2023
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Each January brings a fresh start with new possibilities and a renewed focus on improving the quality of your life. You might pledge to save money, spend time with loved ones, or improve your mental and physical health, but have you considered how your pool and/or spa can play a role in your resolutions this…
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Winter is Coming: How to Close Your Pool
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Leaves are changing, temperatures are cooling, and, for certain climates, that means it’s the sad time of year to close your swimming pool. As we reminisce on this year’s pool season and transition into the colder months, it’s time to winterize your pool so it will be prepped and ready for the next pool season.…
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What’s the Best Chlorine-Alternative For Easy Pool Care?
If you want to spend more time swimming and less time squeezing pool maintenance into your schedule, now is the time to upgrade your pool sanitation. In addition to the regular maintenance involved with traditional chlorine pool systems, the current chlorine shortage has made it more time-consuming (and expensive) for pool owners to swim. The…
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Summer 2021 Resolutions: 3 Swimming Pool Best Practices
Each year, technology developments and industry trends open new doors for pool owners looking for a more efficient, effortless and easier way to swim. During the current chlorine shortage and this health-conscious era, this summer is no exception to new, emerging trends. Here are the 3 best practices that savvy pool owners are using this…