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. Total Alkalinity
The LSI equation calls for the carbonate alkalinity of pool water...but most pool test kits just...
How Swimming Pool Enzymes Work
Enzymes are made up of proteins and amino acids, and they catalyze certain chemical reactions....
Pool turned green from copper and a chlorine shock
I got a text from a customer in the Northeast that just finished plastering a pool the week...
Calcium Crystals vs. Scale
NOTE: This article has been revised from its original version, due to learning more from...
