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Keeping your water balanced is key to having a happy, healthy and functioning pool. Here are some quick tips if you find yourself in a pinch!
pH measures your pool acidity and should typically be in the range of 7.4-7.8. A high pH can cause scaling water, eye irritation, and chlorine inefficiency whereas a low pH can cause corrosive waters, staining, eye irritation and wrinkles in your pool liners
Alkalinity measures your pool's ability to neutralize acids and bases and should be in the range of 80ppm-120ppm. A high alkalinity can lead to pH lock whereas a low alkalinity can lead to pH bounce.
Calcium hardness essentially measures the mineral content of your pool and should be in the range of 200ppm-400ppm. A high calcium hardness can lead to scaling water whereas a low calcium hardness can lead to corrosive water.
Cyanuric Acid helps your chlorine last longer and should be between 30ppm-50ppm. A high cyanuric acid can lead to cloudy waters and affect your pH readings and a low cyanuric acid can affect how your pool maintains sanitizer.
Salt water systems still use chlorine, but through the salt water generation system. Although, they tend to be easier on the skin, eyes and and hair which is great for frequent swimmers and your furry pets! They tend to be cheaper but can cause rusting, staining and wear on your pool.
Chlorine pools tend to be less costly in terms of initial investment but more costly over time. Chlorine is easier on pool features and tends to have longer lasting sanitizing effect in pools although it is harder on your skin, hair and bathing suits. Residential pools chloring levels should be between 1.0-4.0 ppm. Keeping your pool in proper chlorine level helps to kill most organism and keeps your pool healthy.
Algae needs sunlight, nutrients and a proper place to grow. Green algae is typically caused from longer periods of high heat. Black algae occurs in places with little to no circulation such as steps and ladder. Yellow algae comes from resistance to chlorine
Preventing algae is simple and just takes a few steps. Maintaining proper sanitizer and chemical levels is key to preventing growth. Constant cleaning with a brush also helps to avoid build up of black algae in hard to reach places. Lastly, always making sure to clean your bathing suits regularly as to prevent the spread of algae between pools.
We can help with this! Filling out our contact us form is the first step to getting us out there to help! Shocking your pool is sanitizing your pool to 10 ppm. This requires protective gear like gloves, goggles, and masks to protect from harsh ingredients like calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite and sodium hypochlorite. Make sure to add the chemicals to the water and repeat at least once a week to kill off bacteria.
This is serious and can really damage your pool's health. First, clear the pool of all users and then skim out all debris with a skimmer net or bucket. Dispose of the fecal matter then leave the skimmer/bucket in the pool once done. Lastly, super chlorinate the pool. Users are allowed back in once the disinfection process is done and the chlorine concentration and pH are in range again.
The longer the stain stays, the harder removal will be, so once you notice a stain call us or get started on the cleaning immediately. For surface stains, try a stain treatment and for other larger stains, try an acid wash. If using an acid wash please contact a professional. For tile stains use a tile cleanser. We recommend using Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to help with these.
Monitor all chemicals put in the waster and confirm that everything dissolves before hitting the bottom of the pool. Another protection method is making sure no chlorine tablet are thrown into the water and sit on the surface/floor (causes staining). As well, using soft bristle brushed and vinyl liner vacuums protects your pool for longer. Limiting automatic cleaners and animals in your pool prevents the risk of wear and tear.
A common rule of thumb is it is safe once chemicals have dissolved throughout the pool.
Please reach us at poolcrewga@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
In-ground concrete or unite pools are the most durable and customizable but can also be the most expensive. Fiberglass pools are pre-manufactured and installed in one piece (which limits their size and shape options). They are known to be durable, easy to maintain, and resistant to algae growth. Vinyl liner pools are built with a vinyl liner stretched over the frame and are usually made of steel or polymer These are a cheaper option in comparison to concrete pools and also come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although, the liner needs to be replaced every 10-15 years, above ground pools are the most affordable, easiest to set up, and easiest to relocate. Although, they usually don’t last as long as the other pools and are limited in size and shape.
Depending on what you want to use your pool for changes the temperature:
If you are unsure whether your pool liner needs to be replaced, call us and we can give it a look! Here are some good signs to look out for:
First, fill out our contact form so we can come help as soon as possible. It’s important to act as soon as you notice the water turning green to prevent it from getting worse. Here’s what you can do in the meantime:
We can help with this, fill out our contact form below for more help! Here are a few tips to help:
We can help with this, fill out our contact form below for more help! Here are a few tips to prepare:
The frequency and how often you should clean your pool depends on size and shape. Although, here are some good rules of thumb to prevent build-up and future problems:
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