Vital Information for using an Electronic Chlorine Generator (ecg)

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I Have a Saltwater Pool with an Electronic Chlorine Generator (ECG). What Do I Need to Know? Salt pools tend to run with a high pH and need to have their stabilizer levels adjusted at the beginning and middle of the season. Test your water regularly at home and adjust the pH as needed. Also, make […]

What Your PSI Means on Your Pool Filter?

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What Your PSI Means on Your Pool Filter? WHY IS THE PRESSURE ON MY FILTER SO HIGH? The pool probably has a lot of contaminants build up from the off-season. Your filter is doing its job by pulling out the dirt and debris. Whenever the pressure reaches 10psi over the “clean reading,” backwash or clean your pool […]

Master the Technique of Backwashing Your Filter

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Master the Technique of Backwashing Your filter with our comprehensive guide. Ensure your pool stays sparkling clean and well-maintained year-round. Backwash your filter, or clean your cartridge(s) when the pressure reaches 10 psi over the “clean reading”. If your pool is dirty, green or cloudy, this may be a frequent task as the filter removes […]

Getting Ready for a Pool Party? You’ll Want to Ready These Crucial Steps!

Pool Party Time

Getting Ready for a Pool Party? You’ll Want to Ready These Crucial Steps! The glimpses of warmer weather make us itch to have the pool party we’ve been dreaming of all winter. Now is the time to prepare, get organized and be ready to relax and enjoy without stress or worry that your pool isn’t […]

8 Things to Consider for Your Pool Renovations

Renovations Oasis Transformation

8 Things to Consider for Your Pool Renovations Are you contemplating renovating, repairing, or updating your pool, pool equipment or pool deck? Your pool does not need to be showing immediate signs of breakage or wear-and-tear to consider a remodel. Renovations may increase the value of your home and enjoyment of your swimming pool with […]

What is that Odor? It Smells Like a Swimming Pool… OR Does it?

Chloramine vs chlorine

What is that Odor? It Smells Like a Swimming Pool… OR Does it? That sometimes-off-putting strong smell that some people associate with indoor pools especially is chloramines and not chlorine.  Here’s some help to tell the difference. CHLORINE Chlorine is a gas that is dissolved into water to kill microorganisms. It is an oxidizer and […]

Salt Water vs. Chlorine Pools

salt vs chlorine

Salt Water vs. Chlorine Pools Firstly, to be clear, both pool systems use chlorine to sanitize, but the source of the chlorine is what differs. Salt water pools need pool-grade salt to work (chlorine pools do not). Also, let’s clarify that chlorine sometimes gets a bad reputation. Did you know that it is chloramines and […]

Is It Safe for My Dog to Swim in My Pool?

Dog Swim

Is It Safe for My Dog to Swim in My Pool? As the temps continue to climb, some of our furry best friends want to enjoy the family pool too! Whether you decide to let your dog swim is entirely up to you, but there are maintenance and safety factors that you will want to […]

Water Treatment Chemicals & Minerals to Reduce Chlorine

Reduce Chlorine

Water Treatment Chemicals & Minerals to Reduce Chlorine Chlorine is more effective and mitigated when your pool water is kept balanced. Preventative algaecides inhibit algae, and water enhancers improve overall water quality as well as eradicate contaminants that would otherwise seize chlorine’s sanitizing focus. Make sure to brush and vacuum regularly, maintain proper filtration (backwash, […]