Can I acid wash the surface of my pool? If you don’t already know what an acid wash is, it’s when you drain the pool and use a solution of acid to run over the surface to make the pool pops with color again. This is not something that is suggested on old surfaces, but…
How do I heat up my pool if I don’t have a heater? The short answer is to cover your pool. Sometimes that requires just using a physical cover that is cut specifically for your pool or you can use a chemical bought online or at your local pool store to provide a synthetic cover…
Having a timer to work is more than a luxury and convenience, it’s an absolute necessity. In order for your pool to stay clear you need a timer to give regular filtration and run time to your pool. A lot of times, when there is bad weather, timers can be reset or stalled Depending on…
This is actually a commonly encountered issue in the industry. Sometimes if it’s a new Pool, the builder or whoever does the startup can add all of the calcium at once, and sometimes it can be too high and cause calcium buildup from high calcium on the tiles. You can also run into issues with blots…
Why I want a Salt System! There are several benefits and some myths to go over. In this article, we will go over some of the benefits and a couple of myths. First, there is the concept of the hands off benefit, you don’t have to add liquid chlorine to your pool by hand. This…
My pump is making a loud noise! A noisy pump motor is something that does happen shortly before the motor burns out. There are a few things that can cause this, but the resolve is going to be the same, which is to replace the motor. Sometimes we can have bad weather causing an acceleration…
Why are there air bubbles in my pool? If you’re seeing your pool run and there’s air blowing back into the pool through the returns here are some answers. There can be an air leak going through the front end of your pump on the suction side either through a loose union or cracked glue…
Why and where is my pool leaking? This is a question that can have countless combinations of answers, but I will go through a few. If there is an issue with the equipment and you see a leak on the pressure side of the pump and/or the filter then that can be an issue with…
Why is my filter so important? Is filtration really that important? Absolutely! It goes without saying, filtration is one of the main elements for the best experience, aesthetically, physically and in every way. Making sure that not only that you have a clean filter, but you have sufficient flow for filtration is essential. It is…
Equipment upkeep in the winter. First things first, let’s talk about motors. How long do we run them, How long do they last and when is it time to replace the motor? This is an unpopular answer. One hour for every 10° is the suggestion for all motors. Whether it is variable speed, single speed,…