pH is one of the most important factors in pool water balance. It should be tested and corrected at least once every week. pH is the measure of how acid/ alkaline the swimming pool water is. The pH of the human body is 7.2. This may conclude why...

Under normal conditions in today's industry, a pool motor should last 5-10 years. If protected and properly maintained the latter should be reached fairly easily. From time to time, problems do arise. We all know how expensive it is to call a...

Phosphates are a vital nutrient that is used for plant growth. Though while great for nature, they can be extremely troublesome for the pool owner.

Phosphates cause chlorine not to activate and sanitize therefore allowing algae to bloom at...

A swimming pool is just about everyone's favorite way to relax, but did you know it's also a great place for fitness.

Aquatic exercise, in many doctors' opinion, is the best place that a person can do their daily workout. Not only do you burn...

Filter manufacturers recommend changing your filter sand or synthetic media every five years. While it will still do its job much longer than that, it will not be as efficient. When filter sand is new it is extremely rough. Over time the sand is...

One of the most common pool problems homeowners can encounter is algae growth. Algae are single celled marine plants. There are literally hundreds of different species that can develop in your swimming pool. Letting your chlorine level drop is the...

Leaks at your pool pump are a pesky problem.  You have to constantly add water to offset the leak, which can become costly, and throw off the pool's pH balance ... causing you to add more and more chemicals to maintain the pool.