What Causes Foam?
Occasionally, some swimming pools may develop foam that sits upon the water. This foam is usually a thin surface layer, white or off-white in color, and it tends to collect…
An Unrecognized Pool Problem: Organic Debris
Pool professionals know that despite good filtration and reliable additions of sanitizer, pools can exhibit a wide variety of problems including Fouled filters Algae outbreaks High chlorine demand Water balance…
Enzymes: What Do I Need to Know About Them and How Do They Affect My Swimming Pool Water
Many new swimming pool owners struggle with regular maintenance and pool upkeep. It seems that water balancing has its own vocabulary. One of the new words you may encounter is…
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…