Pool Chemistry During the Winter
This article aims to shed light on what really goes in a pool that is winterized. When the...
What is Alkalinity?
Alkalinity is one of the primary things measured in water chemistry. But what is it? Total...
How to add calcium chloride to a swimming pool
How should we add calcium chloride to a swimming pool? How can we make sure we're handling it...
ORP and LSI: The Future of Water Chemistry
Way back in 1984 I founded my service and repair company, The Pool Surgeon. I had no idea what...
Five things to know about Cyanuric Acid (CYA)
Cyanuric Acid (CYA), also called stabilizer or conditioner, protects chlorine from sunlight. But...
Calcium: The Most Misunderstood Chemistry in the Pool Business
Calcium hardness has a bad reputation, and that reputation is undeserved. When people see...
Avoid Instant Gratification
We live in a world of instant gratification Delayed gratification doesn't sell. In an effort to...
Heavy Metals: Oxidation and Metal Staining
It's your one-way ticket to midnight. Call it heavy metal.Oh wait, we're talking about dissolved...
Before Firing a Pool Technician, Read This
Pool owners can get frustrated with pool service techs when the water doesn't look good, or...
Understanding Breakpoint Chlorination
Breakpoint chlorination is a key concept in pool chemistry. In May 2017, we published a two-part...
Carbonate Alkalinity vs. Corrected Alkalinity
The LSI calls for the carbonate alkalinity of pool water...but this is a confusing term. Pool...
