Biofilm is a rapidly reproducing colony of various microorganisms surrounded by their protective slime in an aqueous environment. They grow on surfaces where water doesn’t flow and prefer environments where water is stagnant and void of sanitizer. In hot tubs, they...
Did you know that over 70% of all new pools being built today are salt water pools? And they continue to gain favor over traditional chlorine pools. Why all the excitement? Salt water pools provide: Refreshing water that’s more soothing to skin and hair than...
Filter Cleaning Tips: Always wear rubber gloves when handling your filter cartridge(s) Having multiple filter cartridges allows you sufficient time to deep cleanse your cartridge properly Allowing a filter cartridge(s) to dry thoroughly after cleaning will improve...
Total Alkalinity (TA) is a very important component of overall water balance. Its primary role is to help keep pH in proper balance. The best definition of TA is; “the measure of water’s ability to resist a change in pH.” In other words, once you balance your pH...
Phosphates are the naturally occurring form of the element phosphorous, found in many phosphate minerals. In ecological terms, phosphate is a very important resource as its availability can govern the rate of growth of organisms (especially in fresh water systems). In...