How do metals affect my pool water? It might be hard to imagine, but your pool or spa is loaded with metals! Microscopic particles of various metals are suspended in the water and it’s important to keep them at proper concentrations. Having specific concentrations of a few is actually necessary …
What is the difference between stabilized and unstabilized chlorine? You may have noticed that the chlorine or chlorine shock is either labeled as stabilized or unstabilized. This refers to the levels of cyanuric acid in the chlorine. Cyanuric acid protects the chlorine in your pool from ultraviolet rays of the …
How to prevent algae in pool water for the entire season Just about every pool owner has encountered algae growth in their water at some point. Perhaps you’ve returned from a weekend vacation to find that your crystal clear water in your pool has become home to green, black, blue, …
Before your pool’s cover is removed and your pump and filter begin circulating the water, it’s a good idea to have a maintenance plan in place for the season and to do a thorough examination of your pool. Here’s everything you need to know about pool opening: preparing your …
Understand your pool chemicals for a beautiful pool Getting to know your basic pool chemicals and water parameters for your swimming pools is important to have beautiful pool water. A quick read through the following list of chemicals and water measurements can go a long way this season when it …
Time to Open Swimming Pools! Our pool opening schedule here at The Swimming Pool Store is beginning to fill up, so now is a great time to give us a call and schedule your opening on a preferred date. We still have a great promotion available for those who have …
It’s time to open swimming pools and things are starting to heat up here at The Swimming Pool Store! Much like your pool, we’ve been hibernating all winter, but with all that snow and ice behind us, it won’t be long before the covers come off and swim season begins. …
To all our customers, we will no longer be keeping regular store hours but are available by appointment in the store or by phone throughout the winter months. If you need something for your hot tub or indoor pool or want to discuss a project for next year, feel free to …
For the first time in over five years my crew and I attended a big swimming pool convention in Atlantic City, NJ. It is by far the largest such convention for the northeast part of the country. With over 400 swimming pool and spa companies and 11,000 attendees, it definitely …
