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Does CO2 affect Alkalinity?

If you have read my previous discussion, I have two pools that in order to maintain Alkalinity over 70 I am adding 50lbs of Sodium Bicarbonate ever few weeks. The other pools in my complex have CO2 to help regulate pH in addition to muriatic acid. My

Started by Thomas Jarvis in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

2 Replies · Reply by Norman Tyree Jul 31, 2020

New CPO needs advice on why I need to add so much bicarb to maintain alkalinity

Hello! I am a relatively new CPO charged with two of the older tile pools at the Holland Aquatic Center in Holland Michigan. I need some help to understand why I need to add so much bicarb to maintain my Alkalinity over 50. I have an Instructional La

Started by Thomas Jarvis

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Electronic Robotic Cordless Cleaners

Looking for an opinion on the best cordless cleaner.

Has to be cordless as the pool is equipped with an automatic cover and not a way to run a corded cleaner.

Started by Kevin Misley in Pool Service Topics

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Do you think Automatic pool Skimmers solve a valuable problem?

o Pools are exposed to the environment, pool owners need to deal with: Leaves, dust, pollen, bugs.
o Pool owners want their pool to be ready at all times.
How Automatic Pool Skimmers impact the life of our customers and how useful are ?

Started by HAROLDO J LEVEL, in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Leak Detection Business

Hello all, I am a current pool tech in Maryland. I have been working for a local pool service company for 3 seasons opening, closing and doing weekly services as well as equipment repairs. I have done some leak detection by pressure testing lines and

Started by Mike Leatherwood in Pool Service Topics

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light choice based on lux or lumen

Hi,

Is there a guideline on number of lights to be installed in a swimming pool based on the lux or lumen information from supplier's catalog

Started by Frank H Dashti in Advanced Pool Design

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Complete Pool/Patio Renovation

May be a dumb question but my 30 year old house has a 30 year old pool with original plaster, cage and concrete deck. We want to resurface the pool with pebble tec, build a new cage and lay down pavers. In what order should the work be done. Trying t

Started by Victoria Martel in Pool Service Topics

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Open Pit DE Vacuum Filters

Does anyone here have experience with the DE filters with the grids in a pit with an open top? They are vacuum filters, not pressure filters. The facility where I work has these, and I want to learn more, but it seems few people have training/experie

Started by Ben Jewell in Hydraulics and Circulation

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Leak Detection Business

Started by Mike Leatherwood in Pool Service Topics

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Installing and Operating an Efficient Swimming Pool Pump

Hi,

The larger the pump, the greater your pumping and maintenance costs. Therefore, you want to use the smallest size pump possible for your swimming pool. To choose the right size pump, you can consult a pool supplier's design chart. Using the chart,

Started by robinsenny in Energy Efficiency

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Smartphone Apps for service

Hello y'all,

Second Generation Pool person here and I am slowing trying to change for the digital world with resistance from the First generation. I am looking for some different pool service / maintenance apps that are fairly easy to use with the abi

Started by Melanie in Pool Service Topics

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Pool Service Company Management Software

Hello,

Looking to invest in a management software for my service company, we do not do construction or have a retail store however, I'm hoping to organize and improve our service scheduling and customer communication. I was hoping to get some feedbac

Started by Brian Siegel in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Swimming Pool Coping Form

Hello, does anyone know what this guy is using for his coping form? I'm talking about the board he is using to keep his coping level and even. I'm looking to purchase something. Video is in the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqV-urx3Vzc

Started by Brian Siegel in Advanced Pool Design

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How big is the market of Automatic pool Skimmers?

Market trends: An indicator that this market is growing is the information found at Google trends, the search for “pool skimmer” is growing year over year, and the demand of Automatic Pool Skimmer is growing rapidly. With around 10 millions of pools

Started by HAROLDO J LEVEL, in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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S.R. Smith Wet Deck Splash Pad...

Asking for any help with running the Aqua Director for the wet deck system... i.e. how to have system come on a regular schedule..

Started by Jody Perez in Pool Service Topics

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Are Swimming Pool Forums dying a death?

Well are they? Hardly anyone on here these days, others such as the Ben Powell or Larry?? ones dying out to. The only one growing seems to be TFP

Started by John in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Pee In Pools

Just wondering what everyone thinks about the several recent reports of amount of pee in pools and how it's determined.

Here's one report ink

http://www.themarshalltown.com/scientists-found-a-way-to-know-the-amount-of-pee-in-a-swimming-pool/24593

Started by Kevin Misley in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Issues with using rainwater for everything pool construction and maintenance related

Installing a pool in the Austin hill country where the only source of water is a large 31K gallon rain water collection tank. Anyone have any experience and/or know of any issues with using rainwater for everything pool related including for mixing

Started by John McGehee in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Performing a controlled pool water drain

We are considering a controlled pool drain on a couple of older pools that we believe the pool surface will not be able to make it through a full drain...you know what I'm talking about...and the home owner either can not handle the cost or wants to

Started by Jody Perez in Pool Service Topics

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New Tool Proposed

Calling All Pool Geniuses:

I've been asked to consider developing a 'sturdier' version of Hayward part # G1-046323 ( see top in photo) for the locking ring part @ G1-046316 which are components of their ColorLogic LED lighting system. This is not a pa

Started by Tal Millican in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Pool/Spa Articles

The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry - New Volume 6 Now Online

Posted by Que Hales on March 14, 2019 at 9:32pm

The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry is coming back! JSPSI, a peer-reviewed technical journal, began in 1995 as a subscription-supported print-based publication. It contained articles at a technical…

Plaster Finishes Should Last 20 Years

Posted by Kim Skinner on February 11, 2019 at 5:07pm

All pool plaster finishes should last 20 years or more. However, some last only 5 to 7 years, and some less than a year before the plaster surface deteriorates, discolors, and looks terrible.

Why the difference? Very often, plaster…

Is Pool Water Balance Always the Problem?

Posted by Kim Skinner on February 6, 2019 at 4:24pm

For 50 years, the pool industry has considered pool water within an LSI of -0.3 and +0.5 to be acceptable and balanced. But recently, and without providing any supporting science or research, the NPC is trying to convince the industry that any…

Are All Color Pigments Good for Pool Plaster

Posted by Kim Skinner on January 17, 2019 at 3:30pm

There are two important issues involved when trying to achieve quality colored pool plaster that will remain durable, attractive, and the proper shade for many years.

The first issue is to utilize superior workmanship practices to achieve…

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

Posted by Kim Skinner on January 17, 2019 at 3:25pm

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

An attractive plaster color (other than white) is often preferred by pool owners. However, it is very difficult for plasterers to produce a uniform and consistent color. The reality is…

The LSI is Reliable

Posted by Kim Skinner on October 12, 2018 at 3:36pm

Using the Langelier Saturation Index as a guide for maintaining proper pool water balance and to protect pool plaster has become a mainstay in our industry, and we believe, for good reason.

We at onBalance have conducted several LSI…

Aqua Genie

Posted by David Robbins on August 18, 2018 at 7:33am

I have a real old Aqua Genie skimmer with a control valve.

My issue is there is no plumbing schematics detailing how to connect the feed inside the skimmer through the control assembly and into the bottom of the hopper. If anyone knows…

Pool Start-up Alternative for Plaster Pools

Posted by Kim Skinner on July 5, 2018 at 11:15am

Orenda Technologies has recently unveiled a new start-up program that prevents the formation of plaster dust by adding calcium (calcium chloride) to low calcium tap water while filling brand-new plaster pools. We have received communications…

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All Discussions (700)

Does CO2 affect Alkalinity?

New CPO needs advice on why I need to add so much bicarb to maintain alkalinity

Electronic Robotic Cordless Cleaners

Do you think Automatic pool Skimmers solve a valuable problem?

Leak Detection Business

light choice based on lux or lumen

Complete Pool/Patio Renovation

Open Pit DE Vacuum Filters

Leak Detection Business

Installing and Operating an Efficient Swimming Pool Pump

Smartphone Apps for service

Pool Service Company Management Software

Swimming Pool Coping Form

How big is the market of Automatic pool Skimmers?

S.R. Smith Wet Deck Splash Pad...

Are Swimming Pool Forums dying a death?

Pee In Pools

Issues with using rainwater for everything pool construction and maintenance related

Performing a controlled pool water drain

New Tool Proposed

Note: this page contains paid content.

Pool/Spa Articles

The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry - New Volume 6 Now Online

Plaster Finishes Should Last 20 Years

Is Pool Water Balance Always the Problem?

Are All Color Pigments Good for Pool Plaster

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

The LSI is Reliable

Aqua Genie

Pool Start-up Alternative for Plaster Pools

Note: this page contains paid content.