Obviously, we know that quality is a huge concern to the production of any product, but perhaps most importantly for a hardware product. The combination of plastic, metals, electronics, motors, and the sweat of a lot of people tightening, welding, and screwing things together result in a lot of things that could potentially go wrong. …
The Best Ways to Raise or Lower pH and Alkalinity in Pool or Spa Water
Has your pool water gone cloudy? Or perhaps you’ve noticed some scaling building up on the sides of the spa? This could indicate that the water’s pH level is not what it should be. While pool chemistry can be a tricky thing to master, we at Sutro want to help you simplify the process. That’s…
How to Fix and Prevent Cloudy Pool Water
For pool owners like yourself, nothing is more frustrating than going to sleep with a perfectly clear pool and waking up to a pool that looks like a giant bowl of milk. Not only does cloudy pool water look super unappealing, but it is actually dangerous to swim in. Here at Sutro, we want to…
How Simple, Safe, and Seamless Drove Our Design Process
I came up with the idea for Sutro based on my experience working in my dad’s pool business. It was obvious to me, since I worked at it daily, that testing pool and spa water was a major pain. We would have countless customers come into our shop asking us to test their water. It…
Insights into Crowdsourced Pool and Spa Measurements and Chemicals
Pictured above: Charlie enjoying a day in her pool with pool masters (and beta testers) Randy and Tabitha Savage We realized early that it would be important to us to gather as much data about how people test and maintain their pool or spa water. Since we’re in Silicon Valley and data geeks at heart,…
Top 5 Tips For New Pool Owners
If you’ve recently installed a new pool or are considering getting one, the responsibilities may seem daunting. From rules and regulations to care and maintenance, there are many facets to ownership that need attention before you invite all your friends and family over for a weekend swim party. We’re not trying to frighten you! That’s…
How Retail 3.0 will Transform the Pool & Spa Business
Retail trends are being transformed by a customer-focused mixture of online, on-demand, and on-premise that many traditional retailers have yet to embrace and the pool and spa business is no different. The only way to survive, and indeed thrive in the new world of Retail 3.0 is to embrace the store as a destination, a…
4 Best Articles on Getting Rid of Algae in Your Swimming Pool or Spa
As you know, having your own private swimming pool is a luxury that many people covet. The benefits of having a pool are numerous — increased health, decreased stress, and added value to your home to name but a few. However, one of the biggest bugbears for pool owners is uninvited guests, and I’m not…
The Basics of Monitoring Pool and Spa Chemicals
Having a backyard pool or hot tub is awesome, but all of the chemical monitoring can seem really complex and time consuming. What’s the deal with pool chemical monitoring– why is it so necessary, and why are there so many components? Read on for some quick answers to these questions, and learn why monitoring the…
The 3 “Icks” of Pool Chemical Imbalance: How to Have Amazing Pool or Spa Water
1. Not Enough: Gross Things Without correct chemical levels, pools are great places for bacteria and fungus to grow – organisms can start creating their own little ecosystems that can quickly overtake the pool. Everybody agrees that algae in a pool is disgusting, but worse: exposure to even small amounts of specific pool-common bacteria can make illness…