Opening Your Pool for Spring: A Step-by-Step Guide

How do I open my pool for spring? Shocking your pool. Drain and Clean the Pool Cover. Remove the Pool Cover. Clean and Store the Pool Cover. Raise the Water Level Back to Normal. Reconnect the Pool Equipment. Remove Winterizing Plugs from Skimmer and Return Lines. Turn the System Back On. Add MetalFree to Prevent … Read more

The Role of Pool Cleaners: Keeping Your Pool Sparkling Clean

What do pool cleaners do? Services vary from company to company and from pool to pool, but typically included in a standard agreement are testing and balancing the water chemistry, vacuuming, brushing the sides of the pool, emptying skimmer baskets, cleaning the filter as needed and checking to make sure that all the equipment – … Read more

Is Having a Pool a Lot of Work?

Is having a pool a lot of work? … and Time-Consuming, Too. Do-it-yourselfers should remember that they may save on labor costs, but are still paying with their time. A pool owner can spend five to 10 hours a week maintaining a pool with skimming debris, making sure pool chemicals are in balance, and so … Read more

Backwashing a Commercial Pool: A Step-by-Step Guide

How do you backwash a commercial pool? Backwashing a sand or DE filter is a simple task. Shut off the pump, set the multiport valve or slide valve handle to the backwash position, roll out the backwash hose and turn the pump on again. Backwash for 3-4 minutes or until the water runs clear, then … Read more

Becoming a Pool Man: Everything You Need to Know

How do you become a pool man? Read more on www.youtube.com There are a few things you should be aware of if becoming a pool man is something you’re interested in. This article will walk you through the steps to becoming a pool man, the pay scale in California, and the expense of pool upkeep. … Read more

How often does a pool need to be vacuumed?

In general, it’s a good idea to vacuum your pool once a week. You should also vacuum your swimming pool any time you notice large amounts of debris, dirt, or leaves on the floor of the pool (for example, your pool may need vacuuming after a heavy storm). Read more on www.swimmingpool.com Maintaining a clean … Read more

Running Pool Pump at Night: Is it Better?

Is it better to run pool pump at night? Running the pump at night should only be when you are doing a major chemical treatment such as algae clean-up. Your pool is more vulnerable during the day, plants don’t grow at night the way they do during the day?that’s true of ALL plants including Algae. … Read more