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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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How to Drain Your Hot Tub

Posted on October 22, 2020February 2, 2022 by sutroconnect

Hot Tubs need to be drained more frequently than pools because they contain much less water and tend to get contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria and other organic contaminants over time. This could lead to unhealthy conditions and potential health risks . As a rule of thumb, water should be drained and replaced about once…

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What Makes the Smart Monitor Different Infographics

Posted on July 28, 2020February 2, 2022 by sutroconnect

We wanted to do a quick infographic on what make the Smart Monitor different.

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The Importance of Pool & Spa Maintenance During COVID-19

Posted on April 13, 2020February 1, 2022 by Daniel Proterra

Many areas in the United States are currently under recommendations to shelter in place because of COVID-19. This means we’re going to spend a lot more time at home in our pools or spa. It might cross your mind to start getting your pool (or spa) ready a little earlier this year. In this post,…

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Insights into Crowdsourced Pool and Spa Measurements and Chemicals

Posted on June 10, 2019February 1, 2022 by Ravi Kurani

Pictured above: Charlie enjoying a day in her pool with pool masters (and beta testers) Randy and Tabitha Savage We realized early that it would be important to us to gather as much data about how people test and maintain their pool or spa water. Since we’re in Silicon Valley and data geeks at heart,…

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Getting Rid of Algae in Your Swimming Pool or Spa

Posted on March 7, 2019June 27, 2022 by Tre Golding

As you know, having your own private swimming pool is a luxury that many people covet. The benefits of having a pool are numerous — increased health, decreased stress, and added value to your home to name but a few. However, one of the biggest bugbears for pool owners is uninvited guests, and I’m not…

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The Basics of Monitoring Pool and Spa Chemicals

Posted on February 12, 2019February 2, 2022 by Tre Golding

Having a backyard pool or hot tub is awesome, but all of the chemical monitoring can seem really complex and time consuming. What’s the deal with pool chemical monitoring– why is it so necessary, and why are there so many components? Read on for some quick answers to these questions, and learn why monitoring the…

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The 3 “Icks” of Pool Chemical Imbalance: How to Have Amazing Pool or Spa Water

Posted on February 12, 2019February 1, 2022 by Tre Golding

1.   Not Enough: Gross Things Without correct chemical levels, pools are great places for bacteria and fungus to grow – organisms can start creating their own little ecosystems that can quickly overtake the pool.  Everybody agrees that algae in a pool is disgusting, but worse: exposure to even small amounts of specific pool-common bacteria can make illness…

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What is Chlorine and why is it in Pools and Spas?

Posted on February 12, 2019February 1, 2022 by Tre Golding

If you have ever seasoned your food with salt, drunk tap water, or swum in a pool, you have been exposed to chlorine. What is chlorine and why is it added to swimming pools and spas? Chlorine is a chemical element that has a variety of uses and it is the most effective chemical used…

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How to’s – Pool maintenance guides

How to get rid of Algae in my pool?

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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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