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SunTouch Controller help- Replace it!

SunTouch Controller help- Replace it!

April 11, 2017

The SunTouch Controller is a lemon! Pentair has a well-earned reputation for designing and manufacturing the finest swimming pool products […]

Pressure Side vs. Suction Side pool cleaners

Pressure Side vs. Suction Side pool cleaners

March 22, 2017

This one isn’t even a contest… The Battle of Little Big Horn, Tyson vs. Spinks, U.S. vs. Iraq (the first […]

Beware of high Cyanuric Acid when using Trichlor tablets in your swimming pool

Beware of high Cyanuric Acid when using Trichlor tablets in your swimming pool

February 21, 2017

This is an excellent post I found the web. Thanks to Majestic Pool Service for granting permission for the reprint. […]

Does your Pool Service show up when it Rains?

Does your Pool Service show up when it Rains?

February 8, 2017

Pool Service when its Raining We provide pool service and maintenance in Folsom and El Dorado Hills year around- yes, […]

Protect Your Swimming Pool from the Top Step Pool Stain

Protect Your Swimming Pool from the Top Step Pool Stain

January 26, 2017

Top Step Swimming Pool Stain Protection Do you want to preserve the beauty of your swimming pool? Sometimes a peculiar […]

SMUD pool pump rebate increased to $350 on January 3, 2017

SMUD pool pump rebate increased to $350 on January 3, 2017

December 15, 2016

NEWS FLASH: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has increased its pool pump homeowner rebate to $350. Effective January 3, 2017 […]

The Role of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in Swimming Pool Water, part 2

The Role of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in Swimming Pool Water, part 2

May 24, 2016

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: In balanced swimming pool water, why does the pH eventually rise after […]

The Role of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in Swimming Pool Water, part 1

The Role of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in Swimming Pool Water, part 1

May 21, 2016

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: While service techs go about their business taking care of various swimming […]

Does Zinc Anode reduce corrosion in swimming pools?

Does Zinc Anode reduce corrosion in swimming pools?

May 5, 2016

First of all, what is a zinc anode ? Any time you have different metals (copper, stainless steel, etc.) in […]

Swimming Pool Service Position

Swimming Pool Service Position

March 30, 2016

Have you considered a job in the swimming pool service industry? Pool Service employment is a wonderful life. You work […]

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