by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
Here is advice and input: Your pool water turned green most likely because of an algae bloom in your pool water. When you shocked the pool and added the copper algaecide you might have oxidized the copper in the algaecide. What I would do if I were you is take a...
by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
Saltwater is an expense when it is installed, but after that you do not have to add chlorine, as salt makes chlorine. This saves you $60 for every bucket you buy. Salt is softer on your skin. The new salt systems are great, as they monitor and clean themselves. You...
by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
Cloudy water can be caused for a number of reasons: poor filtration, imbalance of chemicals in your pool such as total alkalinity, pH, calcium hardness and chlorine, imbalance of total chlorine and free chlorine (referred to as chlorine demand), etc. It could also be...
by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
The advantages of vinyl are many, but first understand the true facts: First, no manufacturer of fiberglass pools guarantees against cracks. Period. Second, all pools can have problems when the water is emptied, when leaks are not repaired in a timely fashion, or when...
by russ | Apr 23, 2014 | Questions and Answers
Usually, the best and easiest way to determine is by looking at the prices: The higher the price, the better the pool. Stainless steel may be the best. But, steel will be affected by chlorine and may rust eventually. Aluminum does not rust. Aluminum by nature is very...
