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…
Category: Chemistry
How to get rid of algae in your pool – Every tip you should know
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…
What is a Pool Ionizer
Pool ionizers are really neat! This will take you back to chemistry class, so get ready. So you remember what an ion is right? Well if not that’s ok, we will break it down here. An ion is basically an atom that carries a charge. In the case of swimming pools copper and silver ions…
Getting rid of green hair from pool water
Ah yes, the dreaded green hair after swimming that can haunt blonder swimmers. A lot of new pool owners have “dyed” swimmer’s hair green unintentionally because they didn’t understand pool chemistry. How can you get green hair from pool water? Getting green hair from pool water is often blamed on chlorine, but there is a…
How to maintain an inflatable pool
There are many different sizes and types of inflatable pools: from kiddie pools to inflatable pools for adults and they are readily available at most big box stores. One of the things owners do not consider, and that inflatables have in common with their larger above ground and in ground counterparts, is the need to…
3 inch chlorine tablets, all you need to know about
3 inch chlorine tablets are a super easy way to keep the chlorine level up in your pool and one of the most popular methods for chlorinating pools. However, there is a catch – chlorine pucks add more than just chlorine to your water. In order to create a product that aids in water sanitization,…
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…
ORP – What it is and what it means for pools and hot tubs
ORP is a measurement of the water’s ability to oxidize or reduce (chemically alter) substances and is measured by using an oxidation reduction potential meter. It is an inexpensive way to measure how effective a water’s sanitizer is but it doesn’t give the full picture and shouldn’t be taken alone at face value. What’s the…
Foam in Hot Tub
Foamy water in a hot tub can be caused by several different things, but the good news is that it’s easy to fix. It’s important to differentiate between bubbles from the jets, foamy water, and brown scummy foam. It’s normal for water to bubble and be opaque when the jets are running, but the water…
The Bakers Dozen of Standard Pool Chemicals
Chemistry can be difficult to understand and water chemistry is no different. People think they can just dip their finger in a swimming pool and figure out the pH and chlorine content, it really doesn’t work that way. We, at Sutro, strive to make chemistry simple – so you can focus on the things that…