Testing for metals in pool water. Metal rest properly conducted with precisely calibrated scientific instruments are very accurate. But common liquid dropper and strip format tests, while easy to use, have limitations. Sequestering agents and other chemicals interfere with these … Continue reading →
Pool Metal Stain and Control Pools with high total dissolved solids are especially problematic for controlling stains, because the salt content of the water is naturally high. Salt water is corrosive. Chemicals frequently behave differently in high salt solutions. And … Continue reading →
Prevention is the best strategy against pool stains The causes of pool stains are no mystery: organic material, such as algae and tannins from plants, or inorganic material, such as metals, has become attached to the pool surface. There is … Continue reading →
Life goes by in the blink of an eye. Be sure to appreciate the many moments with family and friends that make your life complete. So enjoy them with your own backyard swimming pool! Rich DeMarco: 609-313-0300…www.paradisepoolandspa.com
Continue reading →Here are two tips to ensure salt systems work at peak performance. The most common problem-increased scaling- requires chemical balance adjustments and old fashioned elbow grease. SCALING: The salt cell creates a chemical reaction around the cathode and anode in … Continue reading →
There are several different types of pool finishes for today’s backyard pool. The old standby, the “WHITE PLASTER” pool has been popular for many years. But there is a problem with that finish type of pool. It is a somewhat … Continue reading →
Sand filters are still one of the top filtration systems used throughout the pool industry. They need to be monitored closely to ensure the media inside the tank stays smooth and does not solidify. If this happens, the sand filter’s efficiency … Continue reading →
Over the years, the pool industry has seen many changes, when it comes to types of filtration systems being used. There have been sand filters in use for decades. Also, DE (diatomaceous earth) filters have been popular. But today many pool … Continue reading →
Water can dissolve almost anything, from sugar to cement. One thing it can’t dissolve is oil! Thus the old adage, “Water and oil don’t mix.” The electrons of a water molecule are similar to sugar or cement; therefore, the substance … Continue reading →
Let’s discuss Vinyl Liner Pool Bottoms, as there are several ways to install a bottom under a vinyl-liner in a new pool installation. The oldest way, and the worst way, was to trowel some sand on the dirt, wet it … Continue reading →
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