Pool Care Guides
Learn pool maintenance best practices, chemical safety, and seasonal care with our comprehensive guides.
Chemical Safety Guide
Essential safety practices for handling pool chemicals. Learn proper storage, mixing, and application techniques.
Seasonal Maintenance
Complete guide to opening and closing your pool. Winterization tips and spring startup procedures.
Pool Glossary
Understand pool terminology. Definitions of pH, alkalinity, CYA, hardness, and other important terms.
Quick Pool Care Tips
✓ Test Regularly
Test your water 2-3 times per week during swim season. Test chlorine, pH, and alkalinity at minimum.
✓ Maintain Proper Levels
Free chlorine: 1-3 ppm, pH: 7.2-7.6, Total alkalinity: 80-120 ppm, Calcium hardness: 200-400 ppm.
✓ Clean Weekly
Skim debris daily, vacuum weekly, brush walls and floor, and clean skimmer and pump baskets regularly.
✓ Run Your Pump
Run pump 8-12 hours daily during swim season. Circulation prevents algae and distributes chemicals.
✓ Shock When Needed
Shock weekly during heavy use, after storms, when water looks cloudy, or when chlorine levels drop.
✓ Balance Before Adjusting
Always balance alkalinity before adjusting pH. Alkalinity acts as a pH buffer and prevents pH bounce.
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