How to Reduce Cyanuric Acid (CYA) in a Swimming Pool
High levels of Cyanuric Acid (CYA) in pool water can cause issues. That's why Minimal CYA is...
Leave It Better Than You Found It
My grandfather has a few rules that go unquestioned and are universally obeyed. One of them is...
Phosphates, Algae, and Chlorine Demand
Pool operators should know about phosphates, and have probably heard of nitrates…but little has...
Nitrates, Nitrites and Urea in Swimming Pools
Nitrates, Nitrites and other Ammonia-based compounds can be confusing. This article is our...
How to install a feed pump on a swimming pool
Automating chemical feeds in swimming pools is almost always a good idea. Orenda products are no...
Four Things to do When you Open a Pool with Crystals in it
What are you going to do if you remove a winter pool cover and find calcium crystals in the...
LSI First. Range Chemistry Second.
What if range chemistry is the wrong thing to focus on when managing water? What if the ranges...
Honesty in Water Chemistry Testing
If you're not testing,...
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...
