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Pool Maintenance Blog
Learn how to keep your pool water clean and balanced with expert tips, step-by-step guides, and troubleshooting advice.
Hot Tub Maintenance Blog
Discover the best ways to maintain your hot tub, prevent issues, and enjoy a relaxing, hassle-free spa experience.
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Total Alkalinity vs pH: Why You Need to Fix TA First
When pool chemistry goes sideways, most people reach for pH adjuster first. That's the wrong order. Total alkalinity controls how stable your pH is, so fixing TA first saves you time, chemicals, and frustration. This post explains why TA comes before pH and how to do both correctly.
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Pool Filter Buying Guide: Which Type Is Worth It for Your Setup
Sand, cartridge, and DE filters all clean pool water, but they work differently, cost different amounts to own, and suit different pool setups. This guide breaks down real-world performance, ongoing costs, and which filter type earns its keep for your situation.
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Fall Pool Maintenance Before You Close: Don’t Skip These Steps
Fall pool maintenance isn't just about throwing on a cover - it's about setting your water chemistry right, cleaning everything thoroughly, and protecting your equipment before temps drop. Skip the prep work and you'll pay for it in spring. This guide walks you through exactly what to do and in what order.
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Pool Shock Is Failing You: Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong
Shocking a pool sounds simple, but most people get at least one step wrong — and that one mistake is usually why the water stays cloudy or the algae comes back. This guide covers the right way to shock a pool, the most common mistakes, and exactly what to do differently.
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Troubleshooting Hub
Pool FAQs
🔹 Cause: Poor filtration, high pH, or excessive debris.
🔹 Solution: Clean the filter, balance pH (7.2-7.6), and shock the pool.
🔹 Cause: Low chlorine levels or poor circulation.
🔹 Solution: Brush the walls, shock the pool, and add an algaecide.
🔹 Cause: High pH (alkaline) or low pH (acidic).
🔹 Solution: Use pH increaser if too low or pH reducer if too high.
🔹 Cause: Chloramines, formed when chlorine binds with contaminants.
🔹 Solution: Shock the pool to break down chloramines.
Hot Tub FAQs
🔹 Cause: Residue from soaps, lotions, or body oils.
🔹 Solution: Use a foam reducer and rinse before using the hot tub.
🔹 Cause: Bacteria buildup or low sanitizer levels.
🔹 Solution: Shock the water and check chlorine/bromine levels.
🔹 Cause: Algae or high metal content.
🔹 Solution: Shock the tub and use a metal sequestrant.
🔹 Solution: Every 3-4 months, or sooner if water quality declines.