If you have noticed brown spots on the bottom of your salt water pool, you may be wondering what is causing them. Many people assume that these spots are caused by algae or other types of organic growth. However, this is not always the case. The shocking truth is that brown spots can actually be […]
If you have just purchased a 10ft inflatable pool, you may be wondering how many gallons of water it can hold. The answer to this question depends on the depth of the pool and its shape. A standard 10ft round inflatable pool that is 30 inches deep can hold approximately 1, 018 gallons of water. […]
If you have an old concrete swimming pool in your backyard that hasn’t been used in years, it’s time to think outside the box. Instead of filling it with dirt and demolishing it, why not turn it into something beautiful? With a little creativity and elbow grease, you can turn your unused pool into an […]
There’s different types of pool filters you can use to clean your swimming pool, with sand filters being the most popular due to their reasonable cost and ease of use. With long hours of circulation required to keep pool water sanitized, filters get a pretty good workout every day. After so much use, debris builds … Devamını oku
How To Clean And Backwash A Cartridge Pool Filter (Correctly) No one likes cleaning. But as a responsible pool owner, if you want to keep your pool looking it’s finest, you’ll need to put in the work. Thankfully, besides chlorine (or a similar sanitizer), swimming pools come equipped with a filter that does a lot … Devamını oku
Before you can relax in your spa, you need to ensure that it’s clean and safe for use. Contaminated hot tubs are full of bacteria, viruses, and pathogens that can cause sickness and disease in bathers. Through hot tub water testing, you’ll be able to monitor the condition of the water, so the spa can … Devamını oku
Total alkalinity (TA) keeps the pH level in your hot tub stable by neutralizing acids in the water. It’s basically a pH buffer. Like swimming pools, the ideal range for alkalinity in your spa or hot tub is between 80 and 120 parts per million (ppm). Anything outside that range will ultimately lead to issues … Devamını oku
Total alkalinity (TA) is a buffer for your hot tub’s pH level, allowing it to resist wild fluctuations in the water chemistry. Like swimming pools, the ideal range for alkalinity in your spa or hot tub is between 80 and 120 parts per million. Any higher or lower and you will start to see some … Devamını oku
pH is the measure of how acidic or basic (alkaline) your water is. Like a swimming pool, the ideal pH level for your hut tub is between 7.4 and 7.6. Anything above this range will eventually lead to issues with your hot tub chemistry. Let’s talk about what causes rising pH, why it’s important to … Devamını oku
pH (Potential Hydrogen) measures how acidic or alkaline (basic) your water is on the pH scale. The ideal pH level for your hut tub is equal to or between 7.4 and 7.6. Anything below this range will upset the balance of your water, and ultimately cause some undesirable side effects with your hot tub chemistry. … Devamını oku