People who are owners of their own recreational pool should take responsibility in keeping it safe for use. Regularly checking for pool pH level is a necessity. Being that the recommended pH level is between 7.2 and 7.8, one must make constant adjustments to keep the balance in check. It is recommended that a pool test kit should be easily available for a regular pool checkup and see if one needs to lower or raise pH in pool. Because of certain factors, pH levels may fluctuate and may affect the overall chemical balance of the water. Chlorine is important as it actively kills off bacteria. However, its effectivity is highly dependent on the pool’s pH level. What Happens if pH Level is … [Read more...]

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), residential pool owners must be responsible in regularly checking for the chlorine concentration and pH of the pool in question to help protect family and friends from any recreational water illnesses. Chlorine, as is widely known by many pool owners, deal with the elimination of germs. Meanwhile, pH is what determines water acidity. As recommended by many specialists, the best pH for pool should be between 7.2 and 7.8. Due to the presence of chlorine as well as natural effects like temperature, pH levels may fluctuate from the ideal count and rise higher. It is important to consistently check for ideal levels and lower pH in … [Read more...]

Keeping your pool alkalinity at the right level is very important, yet many pool owners tend to overlook this step. If your pool has a high total alkalinity, there is a possibility that it can damage your pool’s equipment, pool surfaces, and the pool’s plumbing. It can also cause skin and eye irritation. Total alkalinity refers to the amount of alkaline matter in your pool. It can also refer to the ability of the chemical solution to neutralize the acids in the water. The alkaline solution acts as a buffer to reduce harmful effects of the abrupt changes in the pH balance in the water. In this article, we are going to discuss how to lower alkalinity in pool or how to adjust the … [Read more...]

Whether you are a professional swimmer or swim just for recreation, nothing will look more inviting than to do swimming strokes in a clear and clean pool water. Taking a dip in a clean water is certainly an enjoyable thing to do, but not all pool waters are like that. Cloudy water is often an issue that concerns most pool owners. If you have the same dilemma, then you might be wondering “what makes pool water cloudy"? and “How do you fix cloudy pool water?” In this article, we will discuss tips on how to clear a cloudy pool water like a pro. Why Pool Water Gets Cloudy? Let’s admit it. Pool waters are not crystal clear and sparkling all the time. After a few days or even several hours, … [Read more...]

Short of manually brushing and cleaning the sides, and bottom of your pool manually, you always have the option of getting an automatic pool cleaner. This handy little machine easily (and effectively) removes all dirt lying on the bottom and attached to the sides of your pool. These pool cleaners are able to suck up anything both easily, and quickly, without you having to break out into a sweat – unless you want to – and for this, there is a solution. Each, however, has their own set of pros and cons attached! Doing it by hand This type of pool cleaner fits at the end of a pole and is attached to your filtration system by means of a hose. All you need to do is push it around (while your … [Read more...]