Mike the Poolman

Blog / Resources

Subscribe to Mike's Blog...

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 […]

Lowering PH in swimming pool water with various products

Lowering PH in swimming pool water with various products

March 28, 2016

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: There are some differences between muriatic acid (HCl), dry acid (sodium bisulfate, […]

Gluten Free Pool Service !

Gluten Free Pool Service !

January 1, 2016

Happy New Year. We are proud to announce that beginning January 1st, 2016 we now offer Gluten Free Pool Service […]

Swimming pool construction help – suggestions when building a pool

Swimming pool construction help – suggestions when building a pool

December 31, 2015

Building a swimming pool? I’ve been repairing swimming pools since 1992. I’ve seen a lot of great pools and a […]

Pool Service Techs: Don’t Get Conned (about bad plaster)

Pool Service Techs: Don’t Get Conned (about bad plaster)

October 21, 2015

Written and Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: Imagine, service techs: from day one, you maintain the pool […]

SMUD pool pump rebate increases to $150 for remainder of 2015

SMUD pool pump rebate increases to $150 for remainder of 2015

September 10, 2015

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has raised the bar – again. Effective August 10, 2015 and for the remainder of […]

Colored Pool Plaster Defects

Colored Pool Plaster Defects

September 1, 2015

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: If NPC (National Plasters Council) leaders would just acknowledge what improper plastering […]

Contact Us