While we’ve covered balancing your pool’s pH and alkalinity levels previously, there is one other important measurement worth watching—your calcium hardness level.

In Arizona, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the sun. When you are outside enjoying the pool, it is extremely important to be diligent in applying a good quality sunscreen.

Why do you need to shock your pool? What exactly does it do, and is it important? Since very few of us have degrees in chemistry, these can be difficult questions to answer, but as pool owners, it is a good idea to understand what takes place when we add chemicals to our pool.

When it comes to running your pool pump, there are many different approaches. You can be an early bird, a night owl, or a combination of the two. Some run their system for long hours, and others try to use it as little as possible.

Balancing your pool water, while extremely important, can be quite delicate. The proper balance for a swimming pool means maintaining a pH level between 7.4 and 7.6, which is slightly above neutral on the pH scale and safe for the human body.

Whether you are resurfacing your existing pool or you are starting a new construction, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is how you will surface it. There are many factors that come into play including cost, durability, and maintenance to name a few.