You may have heard someone use the term chloramines, but perhaps you didn’t understand what the person was referring to. When it comes to the chlorine in your pool, you have two types of Chlorine: Total Chlorine, which is the full amount of chlorine in the water and Free Chlorine, which is the amount of […]
Vacuuming your pool is something we would like to avoid, but if you want your water to look nice and remain healthy, it is a task that needs to be completed. Having a robotic pool cleaner is a great way to avoid the manual vacuum, but even if you have a robotic cleaner, there are […]
Every season so many homeowners are purchasing swimming pools from the big box stores, and there is nothing wrong with that, there are pool shortages and installation waits all across the country. What a lot of homeowners don’t know when they purchase from a big box store, is how to properly take care of their […]
This is a frequent question we receive – Should the 3-way valve on my inground pool be on the skimmer, the main drain, or a partial opening of the two of them? 50/50 is the quick answer, however, there are reasons for having it be different than a 50/50 split between them. Every pool is […]
Oh no, there seems to be a leak in your sand filter! Where is the leak located at? Below find common areas for filter leaks and the possible solutions for each. Water is leaking from the backwash line The handle may not be seated properly. Push the handle around and place back into position 2. […]
We often see a small difference when we check your salt levels on our testing equipment compared to the level that your salt generator is reading, but when the difference is substantial, we recommend you recalibrate your salt system to see if that will correct the differences. Our in store lab is recalibrated a few times […]
Your pool is sparkling as the sun shines and shimmers on the calm waters, it is beautiful and peaceful in your haven, you glance at your pool and notice…wait, what is that? There’s sand in the pool! There are a few reasons why you may notice sand in your pool… 1. After backwashing the filter, […]
Your salt generator is on, but does not seem to be generating chlorine. There are several reasons why this may be happening. Here are a few of the possible reasons and solutions: 1. The salt generators switch is in the OFF position. Turn unit ON. 2. Desired Output % adjustment setting is too low. Re-adjust […]
Have you noticed little bubbles inside the pool pump and wondered what they are doing there? Sometimes it doesn’t mean anything, but other times, it could mean issues with the pump or pool. Here are a few causes and solutions for you: Check the pool to ensure the water in the pool is at the […]
1. Lighting Adding lights to a swimming pool has been done for years, but the technology that is available is changing. From picking the color of lights to suit your mood, to being able to control them from your smart phone are only a few ways your can transform your yard into a beautiful retreat […]
