Maintaining your pool

Maintaining your pool water can be a lot of work, but we can make it easier for you by providing guidance every step of the way. Check out our helpful articles and blog posts below.

 
How to Fix Corrosion of Metal Parts, Damage to Pool Surfaces

How to Fix Corrosion of Metal Parts, Damage to Pool Surfaces

The Problem Corrosive water can damage metal components, cause stains or discolored water, pitting and erosion of plaster and concrete surfaces, and wrinkles in vinyl liners. Low pH is a...

How to Fix Corrosion of Metal Parts, Damage to Pool Surfaces

The Problem Corrosive water can damage metal components, cause stains or discolored water, pitting and erosion of plaster and concrete surfaces, and wrinkles in vinyl liners. Low pH is a...

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Foamy Pool Water

Foamy Pool Water

The Problem Foamy water can be caused by a buildup of organic contaminants like body oils, lotions and cosmetics. It can also be caused by low CH. Recommended solutions Test...

Foamy Pool Water

The Problem Foamy water can be caused by a buildup of organic contaminants like body oils, lotions and cosmetics. It can also be caused by low CH. Recommended solutions Test...

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Eye and Skin Irritation After Swimming

Eye and Skin Irritation After Swimming

The Problem Do your eyes or skin feel irritation after leaving your pool or spa? It is possible that the pH is out of the desired range or that you...

Eye and Skin Irritation After Swimming

The Problem Do your eyes or skin feel irritation after leaving your pool or spa? It is possible that the pH is out of the desired range or that you...

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Pool Stains & Scale:  How to Fix Them

Pool Stains & Scale: How to Fix Them

Stains The Problem Iron, copper and manganese can cause green, brown and purple stains on pool surfaces. Leaves, sticks and other organic debris can cause brown stains on pool surfaces....

Pool Stains & Scale: How to Fix Them

Stains The Problem Iron, copper and manganese can cause green, brown and purple stains on pool surfaces. Leaves, sticks and other organic debris can cause brown stains on pool surfaces....

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How to Fix Incorrect Chlorine Levels

How to Fix Incorrect Chlorine Levels

The Problem When people complain that a pool smells like it has too much chlorine, the problem could be too much Total Chlorine (TC) and not enough Free Available Chlorine...

How to Fix Incorrect Chlorine Levels

The Problem When people complain that a pool smells like it has too much chlorine, the problem could be too much Total Chlorine (TC) and not enough Free Available Chlorine...

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Experiencing Incorrect Pool Water Test Results

Experiencing Incorrect Pool Water Test Results

The Problem While unbalanced water, algae, heavy rains, heavy bather use and other problems can cause sudden changes to test results, the problem might also be the kit or strips,...

Experiencing Incorrect Pool Water Test Results

The Problem While unbalanced water, algae, heavy rains, heavy bather use and other problems can cause sudden changes to test results, the problem might also be the kit or strips,...

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