Let’s talk Pool Shock: what is it, really? “Shock” is a term that is used to describe the sanitization of your pool water by adding chlorine or non-chlorine chemicals in order to do this, one need to raise the “free chlorine” of the water to a point where contaminants are killed. Think getting rid of…
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3 inch chlorine tablets, all you need to know about
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,…
The Basics of Monitoring Pool and Spa Chemicals
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…
The 3 “Icks” of Pool Chemical Imbalance: How to Have Amazing Pool or Spa Water
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 (and you should get rid of it fast) but worse: exposure to even small…