Learning how to drain a pool can seem daunting. We love to have our swimming pool full of crystal clear water, available to enjoy 24/7. However, as a pool owner you must face the fact that draining your pool is necessary every certain amount of time. Fortunately, the process to drain your pool should be…
Author: Tre Golding
How to heat a pool
Pool owners who live in climates that are cold but not freezing during the winter, or owners that just want to extend their season, knowing how to heat a pool comes in handy, so owning a pool heater is the first step (as well as measuring your water temperature) Let’s heat things up and take…
How to Winterize and close a Pool
Winterizing, or closing your pool, is necessary if you live in a climate that sees temperatures below freezing for any length of time. If that’s your case, you must learn how to winterize a pool to prevent any possible damage. In this post, you’ll learn how to winterize a pool in 10 easy steps. Why…
How to backwash a pool filter
New pool owners might have a hard time with the term backwashing, but have no fear, backwashing a pool filter is a very straightforward (and needed) procedure that will help you keep your pool water clean and clear. Sutro will take care of measuring and monitoring the chemicals of your pool water, keeping you thoroughly…
Preparing Your Inground Pool for A Hurricane
For those living in areas that can be impacted by hurricanes, listen up: this applies to you! Hurricanes can wreak havoc on your pool and equipment so it’s important that you take hurricane preparedness steps for your pool too. No one wants to have their pool party rained on, but Hurricane season dates run smack…
What is non-chlorine shock?
We all started our pool ownership journey thinking the word shock was just shock, right? Think again. There are several different “flavors” of shock, such as Cal Hypo, Lithium Hypo and Dichlor, and non-chlorine shock, also referred to as MPS. Sutro pool chemical monitor can help you avoid the need to shock as often by monitoring…
Swimming pool heaters vs pool heat pumps
Pool heaters can come in handy to stretch the pool season beyond the summer months. As a pool owner, you can choose between a gas heater or a pool heat pump. Both options are as excellent as efficient, however in order for such equipment to work properly, your pool or spa water must be balanced….
What’s the best hot tub temperature
Well, that’s an interesting question. It’s the same as asking what’s the best temperature for your thermostat or what’s your favorite color. You will get just as many answers for either question and chances are they will all be different. However, setting an inaccurate hot tub temperature can lead to health hazards. Generally speaking, the best hot…
Hot tub and spa chemicals
So you just got a new hot tub and you’re ready to enjoy it? Before you do that, you should know that the most important thing is keeping your water balanced and knowing the proper use of hot tub and spa chemicals. Sutro smart pool monitor can help you keep your water clear and clean by…
Pool filter cleaning tips
Filtration and circulation for recreational water is a pillar of pool maintenance along with water chemistry, cleaning, and frequent testing (that can be done with a smart water monitor) It is literally as important to a pool as our kidneys are to our bodies and as such should be maintained appropriately for clean and clear…