ABC’s of Pool Water Chemistry
There are several items things every pool owner should know about swimming pool water. We share details on the basics of Pool Water Chemistry.
Recommended Levels
We wish to help you understand optimal levels for your pool. Follow the chemical levels in this article and you'll enjoy a clear pool with little effort.
Chlorine / CYA Chart
We help our users know just how much chlorine they need in their pools. Using this chart you will see ideal chlorine range and your Shock Level for a Slam.
Recommended Pool Chemicals
There are thousands of different pool chemicals companies attempt to sell you. These pool chemicals are cheap, easy to find, and have little side effects.
Non-Recommended Pool Chemicals
Over time TFP has seen its fair share of products that were sold to Pool Owners that unfortunately aren’t all they’re marketed as. Below is a brief description of many of these products and the issues we’ve seen from each.
Basic Pool Care Schedule
Daily Look at the water, notice the clarity and color. Test the chlorine level and adjust if needed. Test the pH and adjust if needed. Examine the skimmer(s) and clean if needed. Use a leaf rake to remove any surface debris.
Troubleshooting your Pump/Filter
This section covers some of the most common problems that can occur with pool equipment. It bears repeating that having a working filter gauge and knowing your clean filter pressure can be invaluable when diagnosing plumbing problems. So here are some of the most common plumbing problems and their symptoms:
Pool Circulation Systems
The circulation system of a pool plays a major role in cleaning, sanitizing and heating the water. Above ground or inground, temporary or permanent, simple or fancy, all pools have a circulation system and they are all remarkably similar. Water is pulled from the pool via one or more skimmers and sometimes one or more main drains by an electric pump. The pump provides pressure to push the water through a filter, and other water treatment or heating devices, then back into the pool via one or more returns.
Defeating pool algae Before it Starts
Fighting off pool algae can often be difficult once it starts to develop in your pool. One of the best ways to manage the overall health of your pool is by working to prevent algae from forming in the first place. Simply maintain sufficient chlorine levels (or FC) in your pool at all times to make sure that algae will not form. Chemicals like algaecides or pool shock can grow expensive over time and are unnecessary. Once your pool starts to form a green film inside of it, clearing a green pool can be time …