Water Chemistry Share Chlorine is a crucial element in maintaining properly balanced pool water. It is used as a disinfectant to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants that can accumulate in pool water. It works by attacking the microbial cells and breaking down the cellular structure, rendering them harmless.Without chlorine, pool water would quickly become a breeding ground for harmful microorganisms that can cause infections…
Keeping your pool a fun and safe place to spend time with your friends and family can be a full-time job. Pool water chemistry can be a tricky thing let alone other people introducing their own contaminates to your pool. The iconic scene from the movie "Grown Ups" where the guys pee in the pool that sets off a blue cloud around them brings laughs and don't we…
If you’ve owned a pool long enough, you know that ducks can get very comfortable in your pool when you’re not in it. They can make your pool fun and interesting at first, but they will make your pool dirty and unsafe over the long run. Ducks and their fecal matter may contain germs that can infect humans. Extra care and aggressive pool water chemistry is…
Over time, swimming pool water will grow in total dissolved solids or T.D.S. This is a natural phenomenon due to evaporation. As pure water evaporates, all the minerals, byproducts, and other micro-particulates stay in the pool water. You can expect hard water in your swimming pool over time and you should use pool water recycling or drain and refill your pool every 5 to 10 years.…
At Pool Heaven, we focus on perfect pool water chemistry all the time, yet this alone may not prevent pool algae. Pool algae loves warm, shady water with little to no chlorine, but it can still grow with perfect water chemistry. We have 4 tips we focus on to prevent pool algae.High Ideal Chlorine All The TimeIdeal ConditionerAvoid Wonky ProductsBrush And Annihilate ImmediatelyFirst off, we want…
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