Don’t “Leaf” It Alone – Get the Leaves Out!
Did you know that leaves are bad for your swimming pool? They can potentially cause issues that can elevate your repair and maintenance costs for your pool. Not only can they cause trouble with your filtration lines, but also equipment damage. Save yourself the trouble—scoop them out or put a removable cover on your pool. […]
What is the VGB Act, and why is it so important?
What is the VGB Act, and why is it so important? As a pool or spa owner you have a responsibility to stay educated about pool safety. Did you know that there are about 3500 fatal drownings in the U.S. every year, and 75% of those are children in pools at private residences? According to […]
Can COVID-19 spread through pools and hot tubs?
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread through the use of pools and hot tubs. Homeowners concerned about using their pool or spa should be aware that they can continue to use them during these challenging times while still practicing safe social distancing. The CDC has said that “proper […]
When should I close my pool?
Swimming weather usually lasts through September in our area, and often into October. There is usually no real risk of freezing until after Thanksgiving, so there is no reason to hurry up and close your pool. The biggest factors in determining when to close your pool is how many trees you have and which type […]
What Should I Do Once I Have Opened My Pool?
During the first week after you have started your pool system, run your pump and filter continuously (24 hours a day – 7 days a week) in order to filter out the impurities that have accumulated all winter. If you have a timer, disable it so that it will not interfere with this. After your […]
What is Pool Tonic and why do I want to use it?
Pool Tonic is a proprietary blend of phosphate remover and clarifier. Its active ingredients bind to orthophosphate and other contaminants so that they can be more easily filtered from the pool. It is used as a remedy for a “sick” pool– one that is dull or hazy or seems to have recurring problems. In a […]
I Think My Pool Is Leaking—How Can I Be Sure?
PRE-SEASON: In the spring, Watercrafters gets many calls from homeowners that take off their winter covers only to find that the pool has lost a significant amount of water. The usual cause for this is leak in the cover. Sometimes, the cover will get a small hole in it. When you pump off the top […]
What is Optimizer and why do I want to use it?
Optimizer is a new and unique product that “optimizes” the performance of the chemicals in your pool water, suppresses algae growth, and makes swimming more comfortable for your skin and eyes, all at the same time. Few products can offer so many benefits all at once. Optimizer increases sanitizer efficiency in all types of pools. […]
My pool is cloudy – what should I do?
First, you should find out why your pool went cloudy. It is important to remember that water clarity is 50% chemistry and 50% filtration. (See below for possible causes and ways to improve filter efficiency.) A mid-season water analysis and chemical cleaning of your filter would be the first steps to treating cloudy water. You […]