If you are lucky enough to live in the snow belt of the United States, you will have to close and cover your pool for the winter. I say snow belt because as I am writing this we are in the second month of snow and bitter cold in Indiana. We’ve been blessed with sub […]
Will my pool be Swim Ready the day its opened?
The answer to this question is no, but there are a few factors that specify how long it will take before your pool is ready for swimming. The more important factors are knowing what your pool looked like when you closed it, knowing how long your pool’s water sat stagnant, and knowing how hot it […]
Why should I care about Phosphates?
Zero Phosphates, Zero Problems Why should you care about Phosphates? High level of phosphates in your water can cause the pool to become cloudy. Phosphates can also make your pool water an ideal breeding ground for the growth of algae. The combination of proper water balancing, use of a sanitizer such as liquid pool shock, weekly doses of products such […]
Why do I have sand in the bottom of my pool?
This is a great question we get asked all summer long. The most common reasons for sand accumulating on the bottom of the pool are – broken lateral(s) or a crack in the lateral stand pipe assembly inside your sand filter. This happens a lot with above ground pool owners. We hear stories about pool owners disconnecting the […]
