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Category: Chemistry

What is a Pool Ionizer

Posted on January 7, 2022January 10, 2022 by Tre Golding

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…

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Getting rid of green hair from pool water

Posted on November 2, 2021March 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

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…

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How to maintain an inflatable pool

Posted on October 22, 2021November 3, 2021 by Tre Golding

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…

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3 inch chlorine tablets, all you need to know about

Posted on September 13, 2021June 29, 2022 by Tre Golding

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,…

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Hot tub and spa chemicals

Posted on June 23, 2021January 24, 2022 by Tre Golding

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 can help you keep your water clear and clean by testing it…

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ORP – What it is and what it means for pools and hot tubs

Posted on February 22, 2021March 12, 2021 by Tre Golding

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…

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Foam in Hot Tub

Posted on February 18, 2021February 2, 2022 by Tre Golding

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…

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The Bakers Dozen of Standard Pool Chemicals

Posted on March 10, 2020April 1, 2022 by Daniel Proterra

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…

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How to’s – Pool maintenance guides

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

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

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