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When to Shock Your Swimming Pool

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Shock your swimming pool at night that way the sun won’t burn off more chlorine.  Pre-dissolve all shock. The directions may not state that you have to but it’s best to do it anyway.  It spreads easier once dissolved and it won’t sink to the bottom of your pool possibly bleaching your surface.

Always wear gloves when handling pool chemicals and wear old clothes in case of splashing.  Allow your swimming pool to run at least 8 hours straight after adding shock.  Do not swim in your pool after shocking your pool for at least 12 hours.

Five Very Essential Swimming Pool Components

Friday, July 29th, 2011

1.Pool pumps – the heart of a swimming pool – pumps provide the flow of water through your filtration system.

2.Pool Filters – responsible for collecting and removing all dirt and debris.

3.Pool Cleaners – pool cleaners save owners from tedious hand scrubbing and brushing.

4.Pool Chemicals – includes chlorine, cyanuric acid, pool shock, bromine, and algaecide, these maintain the quality and sanitation of your pool water.

5.Pool Covers – protect your pool from rain, snow, debris and UV rays and keep it from evaporating.

Are Swimming Pool Chemicals Dangerous?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Are pool chemicals dangerous?  They can be if not properly handled and stored. Though, the hazards which cause the most worry represent the smallest real dangers. 

Rules for protecting you & your family:

Don’t buy any more chemicals that you will need for one season. Chemicals don’t keep well for long periods of time. 

Don’t store pool chemicals where other materials could fall into them. A bad mixture could have dire results. 

Never mix chemicals. So when adding chemicals to your pool allow one to disappear before adding another. Use gloves and safety glasses. Kitchen gloves and sunglass will do fine. 

Keep all chemicals safe and away from children.  Use safety locks and store in a special cabinet.