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How to Clear Cloudy Swimming Pool Water
How to Clear Cloudy Swimming Pool Water

There are few things that can stop a pool party altogether—one of these things is cloudy swimming pool water. Cloudy water can be potentially dangerous, so never swim if your water looks less than clear. Testing your pool chemistry can determine whether this issue is caused by a chemical imbalance…

Swimming Pool Pump Buying Guide – What is the Best Pool Pump?
Swimming Pool Pump Buying Guide – What is the Best Pool Pump?

Pool pumps work closely with your pool filter and are key to your pool health. We at Pool Calculator have developed the ultimate buying guide on pool pumps.

How to Prime a Pool Pump – Swimming Pool Maintenance
How to Prime a Pool Pump – Swimming Pool Maintenance

Priming your pool pump is key to your overall pool maintenance and health. Read on to learn how to prime your pump in 5 simple steps.

How to Manually Vacuum A Swimming Pool – A Step-By-Step Guide
How to Manually Vacuum A Swimming Pool – A Step-By-Step Guide

Vacuuming your swimming pool is one of the most tedious tasks you must perform as a pool owner. If you are using a manual vacuum it is a lot of hard work and also is incredibly annoying to do. Luckily for you, Pool Calculator has you covered on how to do it yourself!

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.

How to Keep Bees and Wasps Away from Your Swimming Pool
How to Keep Bees and Wasps Away from Your Swimming Pool

We’ve all had the experience of pure terror as a bee or wasp flies around you. Bees and wasps come out in full force during the summer time. But how do you combat this problem near your swimming pool? Today on Pool Calculator we are going to be diving into the pest problem that exists around swimming pools.

Free Chlorine vs Total Chlorine – What’s the Difference?
Free Chlorine vs Total Chlorine – What’s the Difference?

Free Chlorine and Total Chlorine mean different things for your swimming pool. Knowing the difference is key to a well balanced pool.

How to Transform your Backyard into a Swimming Oasis
How to Transform your Backyard into a Swimming Oasis

Automated Pool Systems and Mobile Apps – Pool Technology
Automated Pool Systems and Mobile Apps – Pool Technology

As technology advances, people’s lives seem to get easier. Advancements make tasks that were once difficult very manageable. These difficult jobs are now done by us with a press of a button. These advancements are no different when it comes to pool care.

DIY Pool Landscaping Ideas
DIY Pool Landscaping Ideas

Robotic Pool Cleaners and Other Automated Vacuums – Pool Technology
Robotic Pool Cleaners and Other Automated Vacuums – Pool Technology

Cleaning your pool can be hard work. Robotic pool cleaners have been one of the top innovations in the pool world. Learn more here!

How to Clean Different Types of Pool Filters
How to Clean Different Types of Pool Filters

Sand filters, cartridge filters, or D.E. filters. Regardless of the filter you own, your filter does a lot of the dirty work for you. The job of a filter is to take the dirty water from your pool and clean it to the highest degree possible.

Solar Pool Covers – Pool Technology
Solar Pool Covers – Pool Technology

UV Pool Sanitation Systems – Pool Technology
UV Pool Sanitation Systems – Pool Technology

One of the latest and greatest innovations in pool technology is the use of UV rays for pool sanitation and treatment. This UV system is a supplemental pool tool that can greatly increase the cleanliness of your pool as long as it is used in an efficient way.

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?

Should You Use Sulfuric Acid to Treat Your Pool?
Should You Use Sulfuric Acid to Treat Your Pool?

Sulfuric acid can be used to reduce the pH of your pool. But is it the right choice for you? Read on to learn more!

What is Calcium Hardness?
What is Calcium Hardness?

Which Type of Swimming Pool Cover is Right for You?
Which Type of Swimming Pool Cover is Right for You?

Considering a swimming pool cover? This article will touch on the pros and cons of different types to help you find the best one for you.

How to Shock a Swimming Pool or Hot Tub
How to Shock a Swimming Pool or Hot Tub

Shocking your pool should be part of your regular maintenance. It will help you avoid algae and bacteria build-up, and save you from cloudy water.

Choosing the Right Type of Pool Filter
Choosing the Right Type of Pool Filter

Pool filters come in 3 main styles cartridge filters, and D.E. filters. Each offers distinct pros and cons.

Pool Heaters: Gas/Propane, Electric, & Solar Power
Pool Heaters: Gas/Propane, Electric, & Solar Power

How Much Does Pool Maintenance Cost?
How Much Does Pool Maintenance Cost?

Maintaining your swimming pool can cost thousands of dollars a year if you rely solely on professionals. Taking a few easy steps can save you a lot of money!

How to Winterize your Inground Swimming Pool
How to Winterize your Inground Swimming Pool

Winterizing your pool doesn’t need to be difficult. You need to plan on spending a few hours over the course of about a week to go through all of the steps.

How to Teach Your Dog to Swim

Some dogs are not good swimmers. Examples of dogs that are not safe by the pool include basset hounds, bulldogs, dachshunds, pugs and boxers

Our Favorite Swimming Pool Floats for Adults, Kids and Dogs
Our Favorite Swimming Pool Floats for Adults, Kids and Dogs

When the weather is hot, there’s nothing like basking in the sun on your pool float. Whether it’s for getting a tan, something for your kids to play with, or a way to keep your dog entertained, there’s a pool float for everybody. Pool floats are even becoming a status symbol! Here’s some of our Favorite pool floats for adults, kids and pets!

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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.