Suction Side Air Leaks
If you see air bubbles coming out of the return lines in your pool, you likely have a leak. Some signs that a suction side plumbing leak has occurred include:
Start-up New Plaster
The first few months are the most criticle for a newly plastered pool. We're here to share best practices to ensure the plaster will last for many years.
Convert Your Baqua Pool to Chlorine
This Step-by-step guide will help you transform your pool from Biguanide (Baquacil, SoftSwim hereafter referred to as Baqua) to chlorine.
Add DE to a Sand Filter
A clean pool filter will increase the efficiency of your pool! ... your filter are to backwash it, clean the manifolds and grids, and add new DE.
Lower Total Alkalinity
A lower Total Alkalinity level can help a pool owner stabalize their pH increase. We'll explain how to lower TA with a little help from muriatic acid.
Opening your pool- An easy to follow guide
Opening your pool can be stressful. This Pool Start Up guide teaches everything from start-up chemicals, covers, and more for your start up.
Closing an In Ground Pool
Winterizing a pool is essential for keeping your in-ground pool protected during cold-weather months. This Pool Repair guide will show you how to do it.
Closing (Winterizing) Your Above Ground Pool
Closing an above ground pool at season’s end should be a fast and worry-free process. Learn the basics of above ground pool winterization in easy steps.
How to Pick a Pool Builder
We've tried to make that process easier for you with some Great Pool Builder tips, Advice, & Guide to follow when choosing a pool contractor for your build.
Before You Build
Before you build a swimming pool, check out what our highly rated experts and pool owners say you should think about while planning. Read more
Pool Surfaces
There are many types of pool surfaces to consider when designing your pool. This article will tell you about different surfaces.
Deck Choices Reviewed
Consumers have a vast array of choices when it comes to decking. Our decisions are based on several factors – cost, size of area, typical use, and more.
Pool Math
PoolMath, http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html, is a handy web-based tool that does all of the calculations required to maintain your pool. PoolMath can figure out the amounts of chemicals to add, what appropriate FC levels are for your CYA level, what your calcite saturation index is, and help you estimate your pool volume. It is also possible to make a local copy of the PoolMath web page, and use it without an Internet connection. To figure out the amount of a chemical to use, enter your pool volume in the orange “Size” field near the top, enter your current …
OTO Chlorine Test
This test is the most reliable way to check for the presence of chlorine. If chlorine is present, the sample will turn some color. If it remains clear, there is no chlorine.
FAS-DPD Chlorine Test
The FAS-DPD chlorine test is used to find the level of Free Chlorine in the pool water. It uses a powder to show the presence of free chlorine in the sample pool water followed by liquid drops to determine the total amount of free chlorine in the sample of pool water. It is very important to know the amount of free chlorine in the pool water for swimmer safety and water cleanliness.