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Epoxy Pool Painting and Repair as alternative to replaster

Epoxy Pool Painting and Repair as alternative to replaster

March 5, 2013

Guest blog by Glacier Industrial Painting Your pool is most likely a beloved addition to your home. It is a […]

The Zero Alkalinity Acid Treatment

The Zero Alkalinity Acid Treatment

January 31, 2013

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of On Balance: The concept of the “Zero Alkalinity” process is to make pool […]

The gas cost (per hour) to run a pool / spa heater- 2012

The gas cost (per hour) to run a pool / spa heater- 2012

November 5, 2012

The tricky part of the equation is knowing how much you pay your local utility company per therm. I live in Folsom and our natural gas is provided by PG&E. I checked my bill and found that we pay 92 cents to $1.40 per therm

Free expert swimming pool advice… read on…

Free expert swimming pool advice… read on…

September 15, 2012

My goal when I started my business in 1995 it was to make money to eat and pay the rent. […]

Another Hayward H400 pool heater issue

Another Hayward H400 pool heater issue

September 6, 2012

If you see this heater working you are a blessed person! The Hayward H400 (H Series) is no longer made […]

Warm pool water?

Warm pool water?

August 31, 2012

Warm pool water? Unlikely with swim season is coming to and end. Unless you have a gas or solar heater […]

Does your pool cleaner (pool sweep) get stuck in dead spots?

July 30, 2012

Lets talk about pressure side pool cleaners. First, some people refer to them as “pool cleaners”, others call them “pool […]

Why the BiCarb Pool Start-up is Best

Why the BiCarb Pool Start-up is Best

December 5, 2011

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of On Balance: The following information on chemical start-ups is applicable to all newly […]

Identifying Plastering Defects on New Pool Plaster

Identifying Plastering Defects on New Pool Plaster

June 23, 2011

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of On Balance: Identifying Plastering Defects on New Pool Plaster Discolorations – New pool […]

Pool and Spa Drain Cover Recall

Pool and Spa Drain Cover Recall

June 2, 2011

The following manufacturers, in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), have announced a voluntary recall of the […]

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