How to Get Rid of Mustard Algae

mustard algae in a swimming pool

You keep your chemicals balanced to a T, but you’re still seeing a worrisome yellow tinge to your pool water. What could it be? The culprit is probably mustard algae. While it can be tricky to deal with, no worries — there’s a way to get rid of mustard algae so that your swimming pool…

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How Often To Backwash a DE Filter

How Often To Backwash a DE Filter

Sand, cartridge, and DE filters are all options to keep contaminants out of swimming pool water. DE filters are a popular choice due to their ability to filter out the tiniest of particles. Because they are different from other filters, owners may wonder exactly how often to backwash a DE filter. For over 65 years…

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Chemical Balance

Chemical Balance The chemical balance of pool water determines the corrosive and potential scale it can deposit. pH pH is the measure of how acidic or basic the water is. The pH level determines how comfortable bathers are in the water. The scale ranges from 0-14, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the…

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Your pool should be fun, and yes it’s easy to maintain, we can help…!

Your pool should be fun, and yes it’s easy to maintain, we can help…! Pool care can be very simple, but unintentional neglect causes most problems. The best path to success is to be consistent and uniform in testing for chemicals, treating the water, and frequently cleaning filter elements. Sometimes you KNOW what to do…

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