1. Why is my pool cloudy?

There can be several reasons why your water is cloudy. The main reasons are low sanitizer level, high pH level, inadequate circulation or filtration, not running the filtration equipment all day or leaving the pool covered after adding an adjustment of water balance chemical or shock.

2. Is water balance something I really need to be concerned with in my pool?

YES! Water balance has 3 main factors, pH, Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness. Improper water balance can lead to skin/eye irritation, equipment corrosion and stain & scaling of pool surfaces and equipment. Manufacturers may not warrant their product (liners, heaters) if proper water balance has not been maintained.

3. How do I prevent algae from occurring in my pool?

You will need to ensure that a) there is an adequate sanitizer level in your pool (24 PPM)
b) a weekly maintenance dose of algaecide and c) ensure proper water balance.

4. How often should I change my filter sand? Is it possible to clean the sand without removing it from the filter?

Filter sand should be changed every 5-6 years if seasonal cleaning is not occurring. The old filter sand is scooped out and replaced with clean filter sand. Pool water clarity problems can often be caused by old, dirty filter sand. Filter sand can also be cleaned at the end of each pool season by adding a filter cleaner to the sand, letting it soak for 12 hours with the pump off, then backwashing thoroughly.

5. What can you tell me about liquid solar blankets? How effective are they?

This product is called a "liquid evaporation inhibitor. A package containing the nontoxic liquid is simply snipped open and dropped into the pool water. It releases a liquid which creates an invisible layer, preventing evaporation, 24 hrs a day. Evaporation accounts for 90% of heat loss from a pool. These liquid solar blankets last about I month and are simply replaced with a new package.

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