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What is Suggested Free Chlorine? – Balancing Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid
What is Suggested Free Chlorine? – Balancing Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid

The cyanuric acid level of your pool impacts the effectiveness of you chlorine. Suggested Free Chlorine takes this relationship into account.

The Pros and Cons of Pool Sanitation Systems – Chlorine, Saltwater, Ozone, and UV
The Pros and Cons of Pool Sanitation Systems – Chlorine, Saltwater, Ozone, and UV

What you sanitize your pool with is one of the most crucial decisions you will make as a pool owner. Contrary to popular belief, there are many different ways to clean your pool. Chlorine is a great and reliable option, but it isn’t the only one.

Swimming Pool Maintenance: Benefits of Borate Treatments
Swimming Pool Maintenance: Benefits of Borate Treatments

Borates provide many benefits to your swimming pool. Read on to learn more about why you should consider using borates!

Saltwater vs Chlorine Pools, Which is Better for You?
Saltwater vs Chlorine Pools, Which is Better for You?

The first chlorine pool was invented and used in the year 1911 by Brown University (See source here). Since then, chlorine pools have become the most popular type of pool in the world. But is it time to rethink that norm?

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The Facts About Pool Algaecide
The Facts About Pool Algaecide

Want to learn more about algaecide? Read on to find out when to add algaecide to your pool maintenance routine and other helpful tips.

Can You Over Shock a Pool?
Can You Over Shock a Pool?

In this quick guide, we’ll answer the question “can you over shock a pool” and unveil the factors to consider when shocking a pool.

The Relationship Between pH and Total Alkalinity
The Relationship Between pH and Total Alkalinity

Maintaining both pH and total alkalinity in your swimming pool is important for keeping your pool properly sanitized and non-corrosive. Total alkalinity is to pH what cyanuric acid is to free chlorine. Total alkalinity stabilizes pH levels. The ideal pool pH level is 7.4 to 7.6. The ideal total alkalinity level is 80 to 120 ppm.

What Should Chlorine Levels Be in Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs?
What Should Chlorine Levels Be in Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs?

The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals recommends free chlorine levels for both swimming pools and hot tubs be kept between 2.0 and 4.0 ppm. However, the Center for Disease Control recommends free chlorine stay above 1 ppm in pools and 3 ppm in hot tubs.