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Author: Tre Golding

The HASA Liquid Feeder and Sutro Package 

Posted on December 19, 2022December 24, 2022 by Tre Golding

Using the HASA Liquid Feeder™ with Sutro Two of the biggest mistakes new pool owners make is not testing their water often enough and not having enough chlorine in their water. A lack of chlorine is an invitation for algae and other problems that can be easily avoided.  The HASA Liquid Feeder™ (HLF) and the…

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How to get rid of white water mold

Posted on November 16, 2022December 5, 2022 by Tre Golding

You walk around your swimming pool and notice small bits of white mucus-looking patches all over the surface of the water and maybe even on the pool walls. It looks like your pool has caught a common cold! Perhaps calling it a cold would be too assertive or sarcastic, but the fact is that your…

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How to read a pool test strip

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

Maintaining the optimal levels of water chemistry in a pool is essential for proper maintenance, eliminating potential safety or health hazards, and informed use of chemical treatments. The most widespread method of doing this is to use a pool test strip (which we’ll be learning about here).  By the end of this short guide, we…

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Hot Tub Chemicals – All you need to know

Posted on September 7, 2022November 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

The simple answer to knowing what chemicals to add and when can be found is simply by testing your water. One of the biggest challenges for new hot tub owners is keeping their water clear, and that’s mostly related to keeping the water balanced. Let’s look at what chemicals you need, how to add them,…

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How to vacuum a pool – Like a Pro 

Posted on August 24, 2022November 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

Sure, cleaning the pool is always important, but if you’re looking for ways to help keep your pool clean without having to use as many chemicals or spend as much time on maintenance, then vacuuming is definitely something that should be included in your weekly routine. Now let’s have a closer to why vacuuming your…

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How to shock your pool

Posted on August 18, 2022November 1, 2022 by Tre Golding

Let’s talk Pool Shock: what is it, really? “Shock” is a term that is used to describe the sanitization of your pool water by adding chlorine or non-chlorine chemicals in order to do this, one need to raise the “free chlorine” of the water to a point where contaminants are killed. Think getting rid of…

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All you need to know about algaecide for your pool

Posted on July 26, 2022December 12, 2022 by Tre Golding

Algaecide can help prevent algae in pools, but it may shock (more on that word later) you to learn that it’s not really needed for everyday pool care. Algaecide is thought of as the secret potion to fix all of our algae problems but it is really more of a preventative than treatment and should…

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Chlorine tablets for pools – Becoming the chlorine master of your pool

Posted on July 13, 2022November 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

If you’re looking for a way to keep your pool clean, chlorine tablets are the easiest and most effective way to do it. They’re also affordable, so you can use them daily without breaking the bank. But how many tablets should you use, exactly? How should you use them? How to add them? Let’s find…

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How to get rid of algae in your pool – Every tip you should know

Posted on July 5, 2022December 12, 2022 by Tre Golding

Let’s imagine the best summer day you can think of. The sun is shining, the drink in your hand helps you mitigate the thirst you feel, and the suffocating hot temperatures are inviting you to refresh yourself in the swimming pool you’re so proud of. So, you begin to walk, slowly, towards the pool, feeling…

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Know the Pool You Are Renting Is Safe – Swimply With Sutro

Posted on June 27, 2022November 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

As a pool owner or renter of a pool, the last thing you want to have happen is for someone to get sick from unsanitary water – and the number one cause for waterborne illness and algae in swimming pools is low chlorine. Swimply is a platform that let’s you rent or list your pool…

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How to’s – Pool maintenance guides

Pool Volume Calculator

Sutro vs. WaterGuru 

Sutro vs. Keto

How to shock your pool

How to vacuum a pool, like a pro

How to add Algaecide to your pool

How many chlorine tablets to add to your pool?

How to get rid of Algae in my pool?

How to clear Cloudy Pool Water

How to Open an Inground Pool for the Summer

How to Raise or Lower pH and Alkalinity

How to fix water imbalance

How to lower/raise Alkalinity in Pools

Pool Chemicals – Learn how to use pool chemicals

Pool Brands for your Pool

Chlorine Pool Tablets

Algaecide for Swimming Pools

Pool Stabilizer – What is it and how to use it

Alkalinity Up – A way to increase alkalinity

Pool Chemicals – All you need to know

What is Flocculant and how to use it in the pool

Metal Sequestrant – What is it?

pH Up to raise the pH of your pool

Pool Brands

Bioguard Silkguard Complete

Bioguard Silkguard Complete Sticks

Clorox Disinfecting Bleach

Clorox Germicidal Bleach

Clorox Ph Down

Clorox Shock Xtra Blue

Hth Super Shock

Hth Shock Treatment

Klean Strip Muriatic Acid

Leisure Time Renew

Leslie’s Power Powder Plus

Morton Pool Salt

Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid

Pool Essentials Shock

Poolife Turbo Shock

Spaguard Enhanced Shock

Spaguard Chlorinating Concentrate

Trevi Non Chlorine Shock

Trevi Blue Clarifier

Trevi Stab Plus

Trevi pH Minus

Trevi Alca Plus

Recent Posts

  • The HASA Liquid Feeder and Sutro Package 
  • How to get rid of white water mold
  • How to read a pool test strip
  • Hot Tub Chemicals – All you need to know
  • How to vacuum a pool – Like a Pro 
  • How to shock your pool
  • All you need to know about algaecide for your pool
  • Chlorine tablets for pools – Becoming the chlorine master of your pool
  • How to get rid of algae in your pool – Every tip you should know
  • Know the Pool You Are Renting Is Safe – Swimply With Sutro

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