Pool Chemicals

You may be familiar with the recent trend to drink alkaline water. This water has a pH (we learned about pH last month) higher than neutral and contains minerals like calcium and magnesium. [...]

There are several elements of water balance in our swimming pools. The most impactful element in water balance is pH.  pH is critical in the proper operation of swimming pools.  It has [...]

HISTORY In 1774, chlorine was discovered by a Swedish chemist named Carl Wilhelm Scheele. He produced it by reacting manganese dioxide with hydrochloric acid. Mistakenly, he thought it was a [...]

Water testing is an essential part of properly maintaining any body of water. This includes pools, spas, hot tubs, wading pools, spray grounds and water activity centers at both commercial and [...]

Swimming pools are one of life’s luxuries. They are man-made structures designed to hold water for swimming, bathing, and other recreational activities. However, you cannot just dig a hole in the [...]

Closing a pool for the season may seem like a routine task, but mistakes made during this process can result in costly damage, safety hazards, and code violations, especially for commercial [...]

When closing a pool for the season, chemical balance is not optional; it’s essential. Poor pool chemistry at closing can lead to staining, equipment corrosion, algae growth, and costly repairs [...]

How did it come to be October already? It feels like summer went by in a flash. Most pools close in late September and early October here in the Northeast. With sweater weather upon us and the [...]

As summer temperatures rise, so do the risks associated with improper pool chemical storage. Commercial aquatic facilities often handle large volumes of sanitizers, oxidizers, and pH [...]

As June approaches, we are all starting to get summer fever! We had a pretty wet spring and are looking forward to some summer fun. That includes getting into the pool for as many days as we can. [...]