Photo: aquamasterspool.com Phosphates are ever-present in pools, but it’s not until the pool turns green that we get concerned because its likely that an algae bloom has struck. Elevated levels of phosphates in your pool can cause a surge in algae growth, which can, in turn, make for a terrible … Read more
Photo: levelgroundpool.com It is quite rare to have to empty your above-ground pool either fully or partially. This is because most of them rely on the weight of the water pressing down and outward to maintain their shape. However, some instances require you to drain them. In this article, we … Read more
Photo: andyspoolservice.com It is not uncommon to find tap water with high hardness levels. Water hardness is caused by high calcium levels, which is usually found in well or borehole water. If you use such water in your pool, there is a high probability that scaling will occur, especially if … Read more
Saltwater pools offer several benefits over the traditionally chlorinated pools, such as being gentler on your skin and having softer water. But, many saltwater pool owners tend to have issues when it comes to maintenance as most are not sure what to do. One of the biggest maintenance challenges is … Read more
Besides the obvious cost that comes with installing a swimming pool, you will also need to maintain it to keep it safe and protect your investment. Maintaining a pool often requires the use of different chemicals like chlorine and cyanuric acid (CYA). Adding cyanuric acid ensures the chlorine will not … Read more
Photo: Getty Images Maintaining your pool is often relatively straightforward once you get used to the job. However, the challenges often arise when you have to deal with things like algae, which is quite a common occurrence if you do not take precautions to prevent it. While it is still … Read more
Photo: poolcalculator.com Pool vacuuming significantly simplifies the task of cleaning your pool’s floor, walls, steps, and ladders. By keeping the water clean, this process helps to balance the pool chemicals while keeping algae and other microorganisms in check. That said, in this article, we will look at the procedures for … Read more
Photo: ssgpools.com Swimming is a fun, refreshing, and therapeutic experience, but when the pool is cloudy, the fun in this activity can be degraded significantly. If your pool is persistently cloudy and you’re wondering what causes it and how to eliminate it for good, you’re in the right place. Here, … Read more
Sand filters don’t trap sand. Instead, they use sand to trap large particles as water is pumped through them. This simple filtration mechanism is very easy to maintain but needs to be thoroughly washed every once in a while, to get rid of residue from the sand. That said, in … Read more
Photo: impressionscape.com If you are a pool owner, then you know that managing its pH is a never-ending cycle. Sometimes it is high and at times it goes lower than the required level (7.2-7.6). That said, if the pH is too high, there are two procedures that you can use … Read more