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Helpful Pool Terms
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Helpful Pool Terms

Top 15 Pool Terms: Algae – a common pool problem caused by a buildup of organic matter that can turn the water green. Chlorine – a chemical used to sanitize pool water and kill harmful bacteria. pH – a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the pool water. Total Alkalinity – a measure of…

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 A POOL SKIMMER WORKS
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HOW A POOL SKIMMER WORKS

A pool skimmer is a device built into the side of a swimming pool that is used to remove debris from the water. The skimmer is connected to the pool’s pump and filter system and works by drawing water and debris from the pool through a small opening in the skimmer basket. As the water…

Water Boatman by Anita Gould on Flicker
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How To Get Rid Of WATER BUGS In Your Pool

Living in Louisiana, I have some knowledge about water bugs and how to get rid of them in pools. There are two main types of water bugs that can invade your pool, namely water boatman and backswimmers. Water boatman are oval-shaped bugs that are about a half of an inch long and are usually brown…

TIP: Know before you buy
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TIP: Know before you buy

KNOW THE GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU INVEST IN A SWIMMING POOL: The World Health Organization has published international guidelines for the safety of swimming pools and similar recreational-water environments, including standards for minimizing microbial and chemical hazards.[1] The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also provides information on pool sanitation and water related illnesses for health professionals and…