Why Should I Care About Phosphates?
I stared down at the hazy, green pool water in disgust, while answering the Service Rep’s questions on the other end of the line. “Yes, the pump is working…the filter…
How Do I Get Rid of the Scum Line Around My Pool
As I walked out of the hardware store with my brand new kneepads and pumice stone, I cursed under my breath at the Pool Builder, and my wife who talked…
How Do I Clear Up My Cloudy Pool Water?
Mrs. Robinson had been a customer of mine for nearly two years when her Salt System kicked the bucket while she was on vacation. She walked in the front door…
Swimming Pool Chemicals: Lo-Chlor Who We Are
Swimming pool maintenance chemicals alone cannot resolve pool water problems. When an algae problem was encountered in a rehabilitation swimming pool where he was employed, Andrew Simons an Australian scientist…
Why Do Swimming Pools Get Stains?
When I come home from work and see a 3 foot diameter oil stain on my driveway, I immediately know that my son just changed the oil in his truck.…
How Do I Find Out Where My Swimming Pool is Leaking?
You’ve done the ever popular Bucket Test and I could hear your heart sinking from here. Don’t despair. I could wave a jaunty good-bye and leave you to your own…
How Can I Tell If My Swimming Pool Is Leaking?
This morning one of my customers, a pool service guy, came to me with a frustrated look on his face. One of the pools that he takes care of seems…