Pool Maintenance

Foamy spa water is a common concern in commercial spas, particularly in facilities that experience frequent use. While some bubbling is normal when spa jets are operating, thick foam that [...]

Finding leaves in swimming pool water is common as outdoor conditions change in the fall, but the issue goes beyond appearance. Leaves and other organic debris can place additional demands on [...]

Pool water testing mistakes can give commercial pool operators an inaccurate picture of current water conditions. Testing provides valuable information about water chemistry, but the results are [...]

Cloudy pool water can be an immediate sign that something in a swimming pool deserves attention. For commercial pool operators, clarity isn’t simply about making the water look appealing. [...]

The swimming pool industry defines clarity as the degree of transparency in the pool water. This is typically measured by either a turbidity meter or by observing the main drain, a Secchi disk, [...]

Pool equipment maintenance often gets the most attention when something goes wrong. A pump starts making an unfamiliar noise, circulation changes, or a leak appears around the equipment. For a [...]

Water loss is a normal part of operating a swimming pool, but unexplained changes in water level can signal that something deserves a closer look. Understanding how to detect a pool leak is an [...]

We made it through our first heat wave of the season! With the high heat we had, pools can start to develop algae. But heat is not the only thing algae need to grow; it needs food. A primary food [...]

Running a commercial pool is a bigger job than most people realize. From the moment the gates open to the last swimmer of the day, there are chemicals to monitor, equipment to inspect, staff to [...]

A crowded pool on a hot summer afternoon looks like fun. What swimmers cannot see is everything happening beneath the surface. Bacteria, body oils, sunscreen, and waste build up every time [...]