Filter Problems Pool filters help maintain clean water by removing particles and small debris from pool water. When a filter problem occurs, the operation and safety of your pool are compromised. Recognizing telltale signs that something is wrong with your filter and...
Heating a Swimming Pool You can use a pool heater to keep your swimming pool water at the ideal temperature. Various pool heating options are available, each with its advantages and disadvantages. The best ways to heat a pool include solar, electric, and natural gas...
Pool Temperature Heating your swimming pool to the ideal temperature helps keep your pool a comfortable, safe environment for swimmers. The ideal pool temperature will depend on several factors, such as the age of the swimmers and whether the pool is used for leisure...
Green Hair Swimmers with light, blonde, or gray hair may sometimes notice their hair gaining a green tinge after swimming. This is a result of copper, which is commonly found in fresh or saltwater pool water and can also be introduced by copper-based algaecides and...
Low Free Chlorine Free chlorine is a vital pool chemistry component, acting as the primary sanitizer and oxidizer. Since contaminants in pool water and sunlight can affect the amount of free chlorine, the level requires regular monitoring. When there’s a low free...
Types of Sanitizers Pool sanitizer helps keep pool water clean and safe and is an essential aspect of pool maintenance. There are various types of sanitizers available, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The most popular sanitizer is chlorine. Alternative...
