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What’s the difference between pH and alkalinity?
pH is the abbreviation for “potential hydrogen” and the reading indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions in the… Read More
What is calcium hardness?
Calcium Hardness (or Total Hardness) refers to the amount of calcium and other minerals that make the water… Read More
How do I balance hard water?
Water supplies contain different levels of natural minerals like iron, copper or magnesium. These minerals must be removed… Read More
My test strips show no chlorine reading even after shocking. Why?
Test kits are susceptible to bleaching in high concentrations of chlorine such as after shocking. Wait 24 hours… Read More
What kind of test kit do you recommend?
There are several test methods available through your local pool dealer. These include drop tests or strips. Either… Read More
What causes cloudy water/haze?
Your sanitizer level could be low. The pH could be high. Your filter might be dirty. You may… Read More
Why do I have foam in my spa?
The biggest culprit is detergent residue on swimming suits, but foaming can also be caused by cosmetics, sun… Read More
What impact do weather conditions have on my pool?
Weather affects the chlorine level in the pool as well as the pH. Hot weather will increase the… Read More
Should I be concerned about landscaping around my pool?
Yes. Landscaping chemicals often contain nitrates that consume chlorine and make it difficult to maintain the proper sanitation… Read More
What causes algae?
Insufficient sanitizer levels are the main cause but improper water balance and poor circulation can attribute to algae… Read More