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Swimming pool cover types & their uses

Posted on September 22, 2021March 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

Pool covers for inground and above ground pools come in various forms and styles. They can be used to meet various needs, and are made of varying materials with different benefits and costs. Similar to the logic behind choosing what kind of pool design you want, the same applies to choosing a swimming pool cover…

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Preparing Your Inground Pool for A Hurricane

Posted on July 13, 2021August 15, 2021 by Tre Golding

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…

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What is non-chlorine shock?

Posted on July 6, 2021March 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

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…

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What’s the best hot tub temperature

Posted on June 28, 2021July 2, 2021 by Tre Golding

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…

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How to get rid of algae in pool water

Posted on June 8, 2021March 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

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…

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Pollen in Swimming Pool

Posted on April 26, 2021March 24, 2022 by Tre Golding

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…

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Swimming Pool Safety for Children

Posted on April 5, 2021January 24, 2022 by Tre Golding

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…

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Swimming Pool Safety Devices

Posted on March 30, 2021February 2, 2022 by Tre Golding

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…

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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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The Best Ways to Raise or Lower pH and Alkalinity in Pool or Spa Water

Posted on August 27, 2019June 18, 2022 by sutroconnect

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…

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