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6 Ways to Stretch Chlorine

August 4, 2023 Maintenance, Sanitation David 0

6 Ways to Stretch Chlorine Terry Arko Dec 1, 2022 Persistent shortages and price increases of chlorine products have caused pros and consumers alike to sharpen their pencils and expand beyond typical pool treatments. Much of this has led to looking towards alternatives and devices, such as saltwater generators and the addition of secondary sanitizers, […]

Research Update: CYA Removal Method Confirmed

August 4, 2023 Maintenance, Sanitation David 0

Research Update: CYA Removal Method Confirmed Rudy Stankowitz Jun 20, 2023 In some trials, black algae literally detached from pool walls to be vacuumed up with debris. With this being the June issue, I figured it was a good time to update you on my research. First, a little background. Some of you will recall […]

Why Calcium Hypochlorite is a Preferred Method of Swimming Pool Sanitation

August 4, 2023 Maintenance, Sanitation David 0

Why Calcium Hypochlorite is a Preferred Method of Swimming Pool Sanitation There are many options for chlorinating swimming pools. Learn why cal hypo leads the pack. Brought to you by Solenis Calcium hypochlorite, better known by its nickname of cal hypo, is one type of product commonly used to treat swimming pool water. It comes in […]

Pros Talk Waterproofing Pools and Spas

August 4, 2023 Exterior Pools David 0

Pros Talk Waterproofing Pools and Spas With ever more complicated pools and spas, waterproofing continues to confound By Rebecca Robledo AQUATIC TECHNOLOGY POOL & SPA It may be an exaggeration to refer to waterproofing failures as “nightmares.” But sometimes it’s barely a stretch. Consultants get to hear the horror stories. Designer and consultant David Peterson spoke […]

Scum Lines Matter – Orenda Blog

June 19, 2022 Exterior Pools, Maintenance David 0

ORENDA TECHNOLOGIES Scum lines are exactly what they sound like: lines of scum that form around the water’s edge, adhering to tile, grout, gunite, and even stainless steel. By scum, we mean carbon-based bather waste (such as body oils, sweat, grease, etc.), as well as body products (like deodorant, perfumes, sunscreen, and lotions). If you […]

Salt Chlorine Generators

September 22, 2021 Maintenance, Sanitation clabod 0

by PHTA Recreational Water Quality Committee The purpose of this article is to provide a basic explanation of how electrolytic chlorine generators (ECGs) work. Electrolytic chlorine generators are sold for the treatment of swimming pools. SUMMARY OF CHARACTERISTICS – Often referred to as electrolytic chlorine generators, electronic chlorine generators, saltwater chlorinators or saltwater generators (SWG) […]

Pool Supply Shortages Are Real

May 17, 2021 Maintenance clabod 0

Ongoing shortages continue to beleaguer the pool construction and pool service industry Pool supply shortages continue to create real problems for the industry as we move further along into the 2021 pool season. One unexpected side effect to the Covid-19 pandemic last year was a renewed interest in swimming pools. For the first time ever, […]

A major chlorine shortage is set to spoil summertime fun in the swimming pool

May 7, 2021 Maintenance clabod 0

The worst chlorine shortage the country has ever seen is set to rock this summer’s pool season. “It’s been a concern for us,” said Cody Saliture, owner of Texas Pool Professionals, which has been in business for 17 years. The Rockwall, Texas-based company services 200 clients weekly, and Saliture said he recently began to stockpile […]

Guide to Borate for Pools

March 12, 2021 Maintenance, Sanitation clabod 0

Borates are highly recommended for pools. Adding borate is a one-time thing. Borate does not decompose, get used up or expire. Borate is only lowered by water loss – splash out, drag out, leaks, and filter backwashing , or draining. So, you add it once, and unless you are losing a lot of water, you […]

Pool Service Prices Will Increase in 2021. Here’s Why.

January 31, 2021 Maintenance clabod 0

Swimming pool service companies have traditionally ignored and absorbed gradual price increases, because nobody likes raising prices on customers for the same services rendered. Due to COVID-19 and other unforeseen circumstances, that is no longer possible in 2021. We are writing this article to inform homeowners about what has happened to our industry and how […]

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