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 […]

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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 […]

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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) […]

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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 […]

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