UV and Ozone: Companions in Managing Pool Water Contamination

While chlorination tends to be the primary method in which homeowners manage pool water contamination, other advanced water treatment methods exist which are also very effective.

Properly maintained pools can be a great source of fun and relaxation for inground pool owners across the United States. As open bodies of water, however, pools are subject to contamination, not only from active bathers but also from the natural environment in which they reside. While chlorination tends to be the primary method by which homeowners manage swimming pool … Read More

Keeping Filters Working Efficiently: Best Practices for Service Pros

Filters are often overlooked and water clarity problems are treated ineffectively as the filtration system should be addressed first and foremost.

Everyone in the industry agrees filtration is the key to clean water. That said, filters are often overlooked and water clarity problems are treated ineffectively because the filter should have been addressed first and foremost. This article will review a number of service and maintenance tips for different filter types, the most common mistakes when servicing and installing filters, as … Read More

Understanding the Effects Natural Disasters Can Have On Pools

Water is an amazing, mysterious, and powerful element. To understand the capabilities of water and its effect on pools it is vital to understand how it travels throughout the world. The water cycle is a continuous loop of the various ways it transforms and renews itself. Water can exist in three forms: vapor, solid, or liquid. For example, fog is a … Read More

Increased Web Traffic and Conversions Equals Greater Profits

How a website ranks in a search engine will have a huge effect on how potential customers are able to find a business and its products and/or services.

Right this moment, potential pool and hot tub service clients are looking for contractors online. With this in mind, business owners should investigate whether their company’s website is being found by search engines, as an increasing number of customers are spending more and more time vetting companies and their services online. That said, consider the following: 
75 percent of people … Read More

Understanding the Differences Between Pool and Hot Tub Water Quality

Despite some long-held beliefs, a hot tub is not simply a small pool. There are major differences between the chemistry of these aquatic environments that are unique enough to warrant a separate discussion. For service technicians, understanding these differences and knowing how to alter a testing and treatment regimen geared for pools to one suited for hot tubs is critical … Read More