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Evaporation and Accumulation
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May 1, 2020
When water evaporates, it leaves behind minerals, metals, and other dissolved solids like salt....
How to Use an Acid Feeder on a Swimming Pool
What is the recommended way to add acid to a commercial swimming pool? We have discussed how to...
6 Free Habit Changes that Save Time and Money in Pool Service
This article will outline six bad habits that you can change immediately–for free–that will give...
How to Calculate Swimming Pool Volume
"How do I calculate the volume of a pool?" This article will guide you on how to measure a...
Measuring Pool Chemicals Matters for your Chemistry, and your Wallet
Pool chemistry is a lot like cooking. And the best chefs in the world use measuring cups.
How to Add Acid to a Swimming Pool
Do you need to reduce alkalinity or pH in a swimming pool? If so, you may need to add some acid....
Scale-Forming Tap Water
We recently had to adapt the Orenda Startup for a unique tap water situation. Most tap water we...
Winter Pool Service: Necessary or Not?
There are few certainties in life: death, taxes, deadlines, and homeowners who want to suspend...
Understanding Algae
One of the most searched topics in the pool business is algae. This is an overview article with...
Why does SC-1000 reduce free chlorine?
Our scale and metal control product, SC-1000, is powerful and concentrated, but it has one major...
What is the ideal pH for swimming pools?
Pool industry textbooks and certification courses tell us that swimming pools should be...
Proactive Pool Winterization: How to Prevent Crystals
Cold water is more aggressive than warm water, because of how water temperature lowers the LSI....