VACUUM pool & remove all debris. Use a Blue Wave WINTERIZING POOL CHEMICAL KIT to add the correct chemicals for the winter for your pool size. Drain Filter tank of all water. Bring pump/motor indoors. Remove return eyeballs and install … Continue reading →

VACUUM pool & remove all debris. Use a Blue Wave WINTERIZING POOL CHEMICAL KIT to add the correct chemicals for the winter for your pool size. Drain Filter tank of all water. Bring pump/motor indoors. Remove return eyeballs and install … Continue reading →

Today is Earth Day, a day for awareness and action on behalf of Earth!  Swimming pools, whether an in ground or above ground version, are a wonderful addition to a home’s backyard.  But they also impact the environment; they require … Continue reading →

Filtration systems use a variety of different methods to keep swimming pools clean.  There is the classic sand filter, a cartridge filter, and the D.E. filters.  But there are ways to update the classics!  Check out VitroClean. VitroClean, made from … Continue reading →

Time clocks are a key component of any well-run water maintenance system.  Quality filtration, heating, and circulation components are necessary, but a time clock can take your swimming pool’s performance to the next level.  Connecting a time clock to the … Continue reading →

Selecting the right pool builder is as important as choosing a contractor for any other task. A pool owner-to-be should make sure to do his or her homework before making a decision. Here are some questions a prospective pool owner … Continue reading →

A number of issues can cause cloudy pool water. Insufficient pool water filtration, poor pool maintenance practices, improperly balanced pool water, or overly-frequent pool use are just a few examples. Below are some tips to get rid of cloudy water … Continue reading →

Circulation and Filtration The pool pump and pool filter form the heart of any pool maintenance program. With out a strong efficient pool pump and filter, keeping your pool water clear will be much more difficult and expensive. The best time … Continue reading →

Periodic Service and Maintenance Schedule Adjust as needed during months of heaviest use or extreme weather. Day Week Month Year Check Water Level 1X Check pH and sanitizer 2X Check Hardness, TDS, and total alkalinity 1X Test for heavy metals … Continue reading →

10 Things Pool Owners Can Do For Our Environment Buy products that come in reusable or recyclable containers. Take out of date chemicals and cleaning supplies to a hazardous waste recycling center. Add a cover or solar heating system instead … Continue reading →