We have all heard them, “no running”, “no glass in the pool”, “don’t go in the deep end if you can’t swim”, and the list goes on and on. Think about many times have you seen scraped knees, crying children (or adults for that matter), or lumps on the noggin? It’s all fun and games…
Pool Maintenance Articles
Turbidity – Causes and Remedies
“Wow, that’s some nice turbidity you have going on” says no one – ever! If your water is turbid that’s a sign that something is not right and needs to be addressed. It could even be a sign of dangerous water if it’s caused by a lack of sanitizer. So what is it, what causes…
Pool Water Delivery
Why and how to have water delivered? Pool water delivery can be very helpful for filling a new pool or refilling after maintenance. Water delivery services use large tanker trucks to deliver fresh water right to your house, for a price of course. It’s important to test your fill water and plan ahead if you…
Top 5 Tips For New Pool Owners
Dear first time pool owner (or soon to be), If you’ve recently installed a new pool or are considering getting one, the responsibilities may seem daunting. From rules and regulations to care and maintenance, there are many facets to ownership that need attention before you invite all your friends and family over for a weekend…
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…
How Ecosystems will Transform the Pool & Spa Industry
If you missed last week’s webinar, no worries, we’ve posted the video recording to YouTube (see below). In it we discuss the transforming pool and spa industry, and the importance of adapting to quickly emerging trends and creating our own ecosystem. Free Webinar Video Condensed Webinar Agenda Covid-19 and its effect on eCommerce Day 1…
Cleaning Your Pool After a Tropical Storm or Hurricane
Tropical storms and hurricanes can be devastating and destroy life and property and do millions of dollars worth of damage. They bring torrential flooding, heavy winds, and tornadoes that are capable of destroying anything in their path. It is common for pool owners to experience flooding, major debris from trees and flying objects, and power…
Cleaning Your Pool After a Wildfire
It’s an unfortunate fact that every year there are major wildfires that destroy life and property and do millions of dollars worth of damage. If you live near an area that has been impacted you know what it can do to your pool water. It leaves ash, dirt, and other contaminants in your water that…
Hot tub maintenance and cleaning tips
Is your water brown or is there foam in your hot tub? Eww! That’s definitely not good a good sign. We want to help you with your hot tub maintenance by giving you a better understanding on how and when you need to clean, drain, winterize, or open your hot tub. From understanding the difference…