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MUSTARD ALGAE: WHY IT KEEPS COMING BACK — AND HOW TO GET RID OF IT
MUSTARD ALGAE: WHY IT KEEPS COMING BACK — AND HOW TO GET RID OF IT If you've ever battled mustard algae, you…
Why Is My Pool Cloudy?
The Real Causes of Cloudy Water (And the Fastest Ways to Clear It) One of the most common questions pool owners ask…
The Complete Guide to Pool Acid
How It Works, Why It Lowers pH, and Why It Changes Alkalinity Section 1 – Understanding the Foundation Introduction If you've owned…
Understanding Travertine Around Pools
I recently saw a post in the DFW Pool Owner Group where someone thought their travertine was deteriorating because small holes had…
Pool Phosphates: I Finally Found the Right Solution
Phosphates Don't Cause Algae... They Fund It. I don't get excited very often about pool chemicals. In fact, if you've followed me…
Revolutionizing Phosphate Removal for Better Pool Care
Pool Phosphates: I Finally Found the Right Solution Phosphates Don't Cause Algae... They Fund It. Pool owners and Pros save 10% at…
Borates, Not a Miracle Cure, But The Closest We’ve Found
💧 BORATES — No Miracle Cure… But This Is Pretty Close 💧 There are no true “miracle cures” in the pool world.…
Bugs In The Pool! Boatman vs Backswimmer
Boatman Bugs vs. Backswimmer Bugs: Why They’re in Your Pool and How to Make Them Leave Seeing little bugs swimming around in…
Top Algaecides for Chlorine Pools: Pros and Cons
Algae Control Options for Chlorine Pools: Uses, Pros, Cons, and Common Watch-Outs Most pool owners reach for algaecide too fast. In a…
Pool Returns Up or Down? It Makes a Difference
Pool Returns Up or Down? Why This Simple Adjustment Can Improve Circulation, Reduce pH Rise, and Even Control Pool Temperature Most pool…
Finding Pool Leaks By Chemistry
Deep_End_Frank_Pool_Leak_Water_Chemistry_Guide Can Water Chemistry Tell You If Your Pool Has a Leak? The Chemistry May Not Tell You Where the Leak Is...…
Chlorine Bible, Which Chlorine?
Which Swimming Pool Chlorine Is Best? Liquid Chlorine, Cal-Hypo, Tablets, Dichlor and Salt Systems Explained Pool owners frequently ask me which type…