What is a chlorine demand and how do you know if you have one? A chlorine demand is the difference between the amount of chlorine added to the water (total chlorine) and the residual amount of chlorine after a given amount of time (free chlorine.) Usually your total and free chlorine numbers will be matching.… Read More»
Hey there fellow pool swimmers! Today we’ve got metals in our pool and we are going to tell you what we are going to do about it! Having to much metal in the pool can cause unsightly stains on your liner from metal staining. There are 2 things that cause this, alkalinity and pH. When… Read More»
Hey there fellow pool swimmers! Today we’ve got metals in our pool and we are going to tell you what we are going to do about it! Having to much metal in the pool can cause unsightly stains on your liner from metal staining. There are 2 things that cause this, alkalinity and pH. When… Read More»
As your white walk-in steps age, they become porus and will absorb pigments and tannins. This natually occurs from trace metals and organics that are in your pool. Today we are going to talk about stair whitening and how to achieve this.
Cleaning your filter media is easier then you think! We recommend that everyone cleans their filters at least once a year. Learn how to clean your filter yourself here!
Here at Aqua-Tech, it is our mission to help you keep your water looking it’s best! Pool season is short and we want you to get the most out of your pool! Here are our TOP 10 TIPS about caring for your pool!
Its almost that time of year again! Time to WINTERIZE your pool! What is pool winterization? Similar to hibernation of animals pool winterization is when you pool goes to sleep for the winter! Now your water is not actually sleeping, but this is a time when we will have you turn your pump off and… Read More»
Its almost that time of year again! Time to Hibernate your pool! What is pool hibernation? Similar to hibernation of animals pool hibernation is when you pool goes to sleep for the winter! Now your water is not actually sleeping, but this is a time when we will have you turn your pump off and… Read More»
What products do I use when I have algae!! If you have ever had algae, and looked at all the products available, chances are you might be a little overwhelmed! Power Chlor is an algae destruction product that we choose to use when there is high calcium hardness in the water. The reason that we… Read More»