Pool Water Chemistry

Does using different kinds of pool shock make a difference? Yes it does, and you'll learn about your different choices here.

Learning how to maintain the calcium hardness in your pool is an important step in keeping your pool water balanced.

Are chlorine tablets a good source for chlorine? Should you use them? If you're looking for an easy way to sanitize your pool, find out here.

Do you have an algae problem? With some chemicals and a little effort and your pool will be clear in no time.

The best alkalinity increaser is just sodium bicarbonate which is baking soda. Learn how to add it to your pool to increase the total alkalinity.

Muriatic acid is a great way to lower your pool's alkalinity. It's inexpensive but can be dangerous.

To raise the pH levels in your pool, try adding sodium carbonate (soda ash) or old fashioned Washing Soda.

Learn how to lower the pH level in your pool is an important step in keeping your pool water balanced.

Knowing what chemicals to use and when is the first step in becoming an expert pool owner.

Don't leave anything out of your pool water testing, Learn what to do, what can affect your pool, and how to fix it.

Is using an algaecide the best way to get rid of algae in your pool? It might not be what you think.

When you need to top off your pool, where do you start? A pool water delivery system might be the best choice for those on a budget.

Do most people choose liquid chlorine or chlorine granules? Well, it depends.

Do you really need a phosphate remover to have a perfect pool? The answer might surprise you.

Do you need a pool clarifier or pool flocculant? What's your goal, time and money situation? And how do they work?

Does your pool have enough free chlorine? Your pool not not be as sanitized as it could be. And that's total and free chlorine.

Do you shock your pool every week? Does your pool have contaminants? You pool might need a good dose of pool shock.

So what's pool stabilizer and why does your pool need it? Learn how important it is to your pool's health.

Does your pool have enough free chlorine? Your pool not not be as sanitized as it could be. And that's total and free chlorine.

With so many types of chlorine to choose from, which one do you use, and why. Find the answers here.

Do you want a nearly perfect chlorine for your pool? Try sodium hypochlorite, or as you may already know, liquid chlorine.