Category: Pool Maintenance
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A guide to pool shock
Pool shock is a great tool for keeping your pool’s chemistry balanced, and it is the best way to eliminate algae and return you water to pristine condition.
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UV vs Hydroxyl-Based AOP Pool Disinfection: A Comparison for Aquatics Professionals
To assist aquatics professionals and commercial pool service professionals in understanding the differences between UV and hydroxyl-based advanced oxidation, in the discussion below I provide a comparison of the technologies.
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Cyanuric acid: friend or foe of swimming pools?
A common pool service household name, cyanuric acid is now in the toolbox of most residential and commercial pool service professionals who are servicing outdoor pools. However, when cyanuric acid is misused, it can lead to serious problems.
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Top gifts for pool owners and swimmers
Are you looking for a gift for a pool owner or swimmer? We’ve got you covered! Below are gift ideas for the tech savvy pool owner, the eco-conscious pool owner, and the swimmer. Pool Gifts for the Techie: Smart technology has come to the pool industry, and if you’re looking for a gift for a…
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Why poor pool air quality is a big deal
Last weekend, I walked into an aquatics facility with an indoor pool and was greeted by the heavy smell of chlorine in the air. This facility uses a salt pool system, and the chlorine smell (yes, salt pools are chlorinated) permeated beyond the pool room to the offices and shop attached. Chlorine has been the…
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Seven steps to partially winterizing your pool
Even if you keep it open year round, you can still take steps to winterize your pool to protect it from freezing, keep the water healthy and save money. Here are seven steps you should take to prepare your pool for cooler months.
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Comparing pool water treatment methods: UV, ozone & ionizers
A comparison of UV, ozone, ionizers, and hydroxyl-based advanced oxidation pool water treatment systems for residential or commercial pools.
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Comparing Pool Water Treatment Methods: Chlorine & Salt
In this two-part series, I’ll compare different pool treatment methods, starting with two of the most common: chlorine, the most common, and salt, often mistaken for being chlorine-free.