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Fire Your Pool Service If They’re Using Chlorine Tablets in Winter

Fire Your Pool Service If They’re Using Chlorine Tablets in Winter

December 18, 2024

Why You Should Fire Your Pool Service If They’re Using Chlorine Tablets in Winter When it comes to pool care, […]

Why Swimming Pools Need to Gas Off and Breathe

Why Swimming Pools Need to Gas Off and Breathe

October 18, 2024

Maintaining a clean, healthy swimming pool goes beyond just cleaning and balancing chemicals. One essential process often overlooked is “gassing […]

Chlorine tablets are terrible for your pool and (California) if they are the sole source of chlorine

Chlorine tablets are terrible for your pool and (California) if they are the sole source of chlorine

December 14, 2022

Chlorine tablets (Trichloro–s–triazinetrione aka Trichlor) are an effective method for sanitizing your swimming pool water if used as a secondary […]

Brushing your pool is important!

Brushing your pool is important!

November 28, 2022

Brushing your swimming pool on a consistent basis is essential to keeping your pool’s finish looking great. Ever have a […]

Is your Sta Rite pool pump struggling?

Is your Sta Rite pool pump struggling?

September 10, 2022

Is your Sta Rite swimming pool pumps struggling to prime and pump water? I’ve found that a common reason is […]

What is the bar in my swimming pool skimmer?

What is the bar in my swimming pool skimmer?

August 26, 2022

Do you have a vertical bar in your skimmer opening that looks like one of the photos below? If so, […]

Sta-Rite SunLite conversion to LED color light

Sta-Rite SunLite conversion to LED color light

Do you have a Sta-Rite Sunlite light fixture in your pool or spa? If so, I’m guessing it doesn’t work […]

Turning up the solar set temperature does NOT heat your pool faster!

Turning up the solar set temperature does NOT heat your pool faster!

August 5, 2022

Here’s one I see ALL the time: pool owners set the solar set temp in the 90’s because they think […]

What is my swimming pool filter gauge pressure supposed to be?

What is my swimming pool filter gauge pressure supposed to be?

July 10, 2022

Here’s one of the most common questions I’m asked: “Mike, what is my pool filter gauge pressure supposed to be?” […]

The best swimming pool Langelier Saturation Index calculator- LSI

The best swimming pool Langelier Saturation Index calculator- LSI

June 17, 2022

There are many pool saturation index calculators available online but this one is the best. Some are good, some are […]

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