Water Testing

It is that time of year when we all celebrate those things for which we are thankful – family, friendship, health, etc. But have you ever thought about what your pool might be thankful for? There [...]

About Algae Algae are one-celled non-flowering organisms, typically of aquatic plant life that shows up in your pool. Algae can reproduce rapidly by photosynthesis if all the stars are aligned [...]

As a pool owner, you want to keep your pool water safe for swimmers. Part of this responsibility includes understanding the calculated task of balancing water chemistry. If you don’t have a [...]

There is so much more to swimming pools than meets the eye. And in order for your pool water to appear clear and clean to the eye, proper water chemistry needs to be maintained. Maintaining [...]

Balance is important in everything we do. If you have too much or too little of something, this can cause problems. This rings true with our swimming pool. Our pool water must be balanced to [...]

We have all heard the old adage “April Showers, Bring May Flowers”. Those showers also bring concerns to our swimming pools. When it rains, there are many effects that the rainwater can have on [...]

Pool chemicals are a must for every pool. They are used to maintain healthy water for bathers. Knowing how to use, store, and dispose of your chemicals is a top priority. Even if you have a [...]

Ok, so your pool is closed and the cold weather is starting to hit us hard. We all tend to hibernate more in the winter which makes it a great time to do some reading. If you are looking for some [...]

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if rain provided free water for your swimming pool? After splashing around in the evening you could just wait for the next rainy day to fill your pool back up to its [...]

Let’s imagine you’re studying for the Certified Pool & Spa Operator® to obtain your CPO® certification. You have already become familiar with the concepts in the Pool & Spa Operator [...]