pool maintenance

Beautiful, clean pool with water features
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What is a good Flow Rate with a Pool Circulation System?

The recommended flow rate for a pool circulation system depends on several factors, such as the size of the pool, the type and size of the pump, and the type and length of the plumbing. In general, the flow rate should be sufficient to ensure that all the water in the pool is circulated and…

Testing Pool Water Tips
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Testing Pool Water Tips

Ahhhh… A Clean Pool is awaiting you. When you get home from the office, the last thing you want to do is additional work.  One thing you can mark off your list is pool maintenance.  The time it takes to clean and balance your pool can be spent enjoying this time with family and friends…

A Roman style swimming pool. Cleaned by the Pool Guy Northshore
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What’s the Difference BETWEEN STABILIZED and UNSTABILIZED Chlorine?

Stabilized chlorine and unstabilized chlorine are two different forms of chlorine used to sanitize swimming pools. The main difference between the two is that stabilized chlorine contains cyanuric acid, also known as a chlorine stabilizer, while unstabilized chlorine does not. Cyanuric acid helps to protect the chlorine from the degrading effects of sunlight. When chlorine…

How the skimmer basket can help keep your pool clean
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How the Skimmer Basket Saves The Day

Water is typically drawn from the pool via a rectangular aperture in the wall, connected through to a device fitted into one (or more) wall/s of the pool. The internals of the skimmer are accessed from the pool deck through a circular or rectangle lid, about one foot in diameter. If the pool’s water pump…