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Minerals Reduce Chlorine Use — But Not Just Any Minerals

Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA regulates pesticide products used to sanitize swimming pools and hot tubs.The following content is supported by one of our advertising partners. To learn more about sponsored content, click here.

November 9, 2021

Pools Are Like Dogs

Dogs are heavily influenced by their environment, just like pools. Follow these steps to turn a bad pool into a good one again.

April 29, 2021

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Tech Notes: Scary Pool Stories

In light of Halloween, beware of these scary pool stories.

October 29, 2020

Does anyone want to go for a swim? This is an example of how a scary pool can happen when clear well water with a high iron content fills the pool and is shocked with chlorine. (Photo courtesy Jim Egan)

Bob Lowry: A Practical Take on the “Great CYA Debate”

Water chemistry expert Bob Lowry shares his response to our “Great CYA Debate” panel held at the PSP Expo in New Orleans.

November 21, 2019

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CYA: Ally for Pools — Havoc for Hot Tubs

High CYA levels can make for a poor hot water experience. Here's how to keep CYA levels in check and your customers happy.

October 29, 2019

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School’s in Session: Teaching Water Chemistry to Homeowners

Teaching pool owners the basics of water chemistry carries significant implications for pool and spa companies, especially retailers.

October 3, 2019

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How to Fix 'Milky' Pool Water (Without Draining)

How to reduce the calcium hardness level in a pool without draining.

July 18, 2019

Cloud of “milky” calcium carbonate spreads in a pool as it diffuses.

Trichlor: The Dependable Pool Performer

A true staple of residential pool care, trichlor has gained prominence due to its straightforward application of the pool industry’s ubiquitous sanitizer, chlorine.

May 9, 2019

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CMAHC Launches New Study on Air Quality at Public Pools

The goal of the study is to determine how aquatic facility operators can better prevent the buildup of disinfection byproducts and support swimmer health.

March 19, 2019

Lower the Risk of Legionellosis

Legionella, an airborne bacteria, can pose a serious risk to swimmers. Here’s how to prevent it.

December 11, 2018

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The Basics: Boric Acid and Sodium Borates

Boric acid and sodium borates can be used as more than just pH buffers in swimming pools and spas.

December 4, 2018

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Understanding Ammonia and Nitrates

This primer sorts out some important but lesser-known chemistry issues as they apply to ammonia and nitrates.

November 13, 2018

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When Should Salt Be Added to Newly Plastered Pools?

Wait until complete carbonation of the plaster before adding NaCl to salt pools.

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The Effects of Poor Pool Chemistry on Heating Systems

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Service in the Growing Vacation Rental Market

4 Tips for Pool and Spa Retailers Replacing QuickBooks POS

4 Tips for Pool and Spa Retailers Replacing QuickBooks POS

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