Hello again, I’m Dr. Pool, resident chemist at In The Swim. Today’s lecture is about Cloudy Water and Algae in a pool treated with Biguanides, an alternative to chlorine. Polyhexamethylene Biguanide, (PHMB), is biocidal and fungicidal and is used as a … Continue reading
POOL LIFT DEADLINE – JANUARY 31 The deadline for pool and spa accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is just a week away, and all public and semi-public pools should be in compliance by the end of the … Continue reading
Congratulations on deciding to replace your aboveground liner this spring – DIY style! This article covers how to inspect, repair and prepare the pool wall and floor, before installing your new pool liner. These concepts will apply to inground pool … Continue reading
One day you must make a decision. The pool plaster has been looking worse every season. Delaminations, stains, cracks, and generally dull and lifeless. You’ve read of the new types of pool plaster options available (in my previous post), and … Continue reading
Gone are the days of plaster only available in white – today’s plastering companies are offering not only colored additives, but colored aggregates – to add visual interest, greater durability and more satisfied customers. Your local pool plastering companies may … Continue reading
Dr. Pool, our resident chemist normally writes our chemical posts however, I’m here today to discuss pool chemistry, in a non-scientific way – no offense to the good doctor! Here’s some real world pH and alkalinity tips, not from a … Continue reading
Another pool season! Now is the time of year to make some plans for the swim season. 2013 brings with it a boatload of new products for swimming pool owners. Having a pool in your own backyard is a lot … Continue reading
Wintertime is associated with frigid cold water, chilly wind, ice, super low temperatures and plunges in the water. Yes, you read that right – polar bear plunges to be exact! Why call it a polar bear plunge? Well, with the … Continue reading
Well here it is again – the middle of winter. For those of you who close your swimming pools, you probably thought that you were done for the season. To be sure that your pool is buttoned up properly, and … Continue reading
My best friend is lucky enough to have a swimming pool in her backyard and every summer her house is a favorite and frequently visited destination – after all, who wants to go to a public pool when one of … Continue reading