The most stressfull, time-consuming and expensive problem of any pool or spa is its daily maintenance. It requires a lot of attention in terms of sanitation, cleanliness, temperature control, and chemical balance. Plus, you have to keep a constant eye on it all year round so that it is ready to use at a moment’s [...]

Total alkalinity is one of the most important things to test for in your pool water. Unfortunately most pool owners (and many “pool guys”) think they should only test the chlorine and ph levels. The total alkalinity is a measure of how much alkaline substances there are in the water with a normal range being between [...]

Many pool owners simply drain their pool and shut it down for the winter. What if you live in a fairly warm climate year round like in Hawaii, Southern California, Arizona or other temperate environments? Pool owners in these parts of the country continue to run their pools all year round, but change the way they maintain [...]

I get asked this question at least once a week. “What kind of filter is the best for my pool?” As a pool owner you need to be asking yourself do I want a filter with the best filtration capability or do I want a filter with the least amount of maintenance. Depending on your [...]

There are many reasons why you should hire a pool professional to maintain your pool. The first and most important reason is to maintain the chemical integrity of your pool water. Chemically treating a pool consistantly and effectively can be very frustrating to pool owners. In fact, this is a major reason why people choose [...]