Chemistry: Page 5

Borates for the SCG

Borates are a helpful algaestat and pH buffer, especially for pools with salt chlorine generators.

Service techs use borates as an added line of defense against algae, while consumers enjoy the softer-feeling water they create.

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Advances in compressor technology are helping manufacturers move beyond the traditional capacity range of residential pool heat pumps, creating new possibilities for larger pools, faster heating and cooling, and a broader range of applications.

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Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant to Benefit the Quechan Tribe

APSP awarded the 2017 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant to Quechan Parks and Recreation. The award was presented at the National Environmental Health Association/Department of Housing and Urban Development Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich.

How Do Ionizers Work?

The APSP Recreational Water Quality Committee explains what ionizers can and can't do.

Testing the Waters

A look at the features and benefits of today's water testing tools.

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Enzymes: More Than Just Nightmare Relief

Enzymes are good in crisis situations, but also for preventing everyday chemistry problems.

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Clear Comfort Announces Course on Chlorine-Free Pools

The course will cover new technologies and basic tenants of maintaining a chlorine-free pool.

Chloramines in Source Water

Many municipalities use chloramines to treat tap water — which mean they can wind up in the pools you fill. Here's how to remedy the problem.

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pHin: Here To Stay

With a growing user base and a big partnership with Lonza, pHin is gaining momentum — and shows no signs of slowing down.

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Cal Hypo: The Facts

Some things you know — and some you don't — about the sanitizing stalwart.

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Understanding Advanced Oxidation Process

A close look at the chemistry of hydroxyl radicals.

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All About Alkalinity

What exactly is total alkalinity? How does it affect water balance? APSP’s Recreational Water Quality Committee offers answers.

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Test Killers: Common Water Testing Interferences and How to Avoid Them

Common water testing mistakes that can mess up your results and lead you astray.

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