What is and what causes TDS TDS is an acronym for “total dissolved solids” and is a measure of all[…]
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Trichlor Tabs – Trichloroisocyanuric Acid
Chlorine tabs are primarily used to maintain chlorine levels. They dissolve slowly over time and slowly introduce chlorine in to[…]
Read moreDichlor Tabs – Dichloroisocyanuric Acid
Chlorine tabs are primarily used to maintain chlorine levels. They dissolve slowly over time and slowly introduce chlorine in to[…]
Read moreGranular Chlorine – Calcium Hypochlorite
Granular Chlorine is very commonly used in the sanitation of swimming pools. It has a high percentage of available chlorine[…]
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Liquid Chlorine is the most common type of chlorine used in the sanitation of swimming pools. Liquid Chlorine has a[…]
Read moreChlorine Chemistry
Chlorine (Cl) in its molecular form is a gas and is not commonly used in residential pool applications as it[…]
Read moreHow can I retain my chlorine?
Have you heard of Cyanuric Acid? Hypochlorous Acid (the form Chlorine takes in pool water) breaks down in the presence[…]
Read moreMy Pool Pump struggles to start and is always full of air!
A very common issue I see on site is Pool Pumps that struggle to prime (draw water from the pool).[…]
Read moreHow can I stop the Ducks getting in to my Pool?
Surprisingly, stopping Ducks swimming in your pool is very easy. There is a product called “No More Ducks” by Lochlor[…]
Read moreWhy it’s important to get your pools Calcium level well balanced
Getting your pools Calcium level right is not as daunting a task as it may seem, however it is important![…]
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