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Understanding Chloramines: Causes of Bad Smell and Irritation
Just understanding how chloramines form and react can help you identify the causes of unpleasant odors and irritation in your water supply.
Saltwater Chlorination: Pros, Cons, and Maintenance
With water chemistry and maintenance challenges, understanding saltwater chlorination’s pros and cons is essential for a safe, efficient pool experience.
Shock Treatments: When and How to Shock Your Pool
Great pool maintenance starts with knowing when and how to shock; discover essential tips to keep your water crystal clear and safe.
Preventing Chlorine Loss: Effects of Sunlight and Temperature
Fascinating insights on how sunlight and temperature accelerate chlorine loss—discover simple strategies to keep your pool sanitized longer.
Managing Calcium Hardness: Preventing Scale and Softness
The key to managing calcium hardness effectively and preventing scale or softness lies in understanding essential techniques that can safeguard your water system.
Balancing Total Alkalinity: Why 80–120 Ppm Matters
Achieving proper alkalinity levels between 80–120 ppm is essential to prevent issues and ensure your pool stays balanced and safe.
Maintaining Proper Chlorine Levels: Tablets, Liquid, and Granules
The key to a sparkling pool lies in maintaining proper chlorine levels with tablets, liquid, and granules—discover how to optimize your pool care routine.
Adjusting Ph: Using Increasers and Decreasers Safely
Correctly using pH increasers and decreasers is essential for safety and accuracy—discover the proper techniques to avoid hazards and achieve perfect pH balance.
Testing Pool Water: Kits, Strips, and Digital Tools
Ongoing pool maintenance begins with choosing the right testing method—discover which tools will keep your water perfectly balanced.