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…
Category: Prevention
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 can help you avoid the need to shock as often by monitoring your chlorine level…
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…
How to get rid of algae in pool water
There are several different types of algae and they all have one thing in common: they can be a big pain to pool owners! If left unchecked, algae can go from a few spots or cloudy water to a full blown bloom. Fortunately, a smart pool monitor can tell you exactly when you need to…
Pollen in Swimming Pool
When we think of spring we often think of warmer weather and blooming flowers. However, all of that beauty can also have a downside – pollen, and lots of it! Just like people who suffer from pollen allergies, pools can also suffer from pollen. Let’s look at what pollen is and is not and how…
Swimming Pool Safety for Children
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years of age in the US according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. As a pool owner or parent there are several things you can do to protect children from drowning or injury. Pool safety for children includes having safety equipment and accessories…
Swimming Pool Safety Devices
Pool safety devices to keep your pool safe and fun. Drowning is the leading cause of death in US children 1 to 4 years of age according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. There are several devices that can help prevent children from entering unattended pools and they can be the difference between life and…
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…
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 (Also called Turbitidy). Not only does cloudy pool water look super unappealing, but it is actually dangerous to swim in. That’s why it’s…