Day: November 18, 2015

Pool Chemistry

Thinking of the perfect swimming pool and visions of sparkling water and happy swimmers likely dance in your head. Keeping this scene intact involves taking the proper steps to sanitize the pool and prevent any health or aesthetic problems. The water will then remain clear of algae, free of disease causing pathogens and users won’t …

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Pool Shapes

When designing your backyard it is important to consider the shape of the pool. The shape of the pool will set the entire design of the area. Here are the basic shapes but don’t be afraid to mix designs together to come up with a unique shape. <img src=”https://paloverdepools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/straight.png” /> Straight Line Also known as …

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Decking Types

The two most popular decking options are concrete or pavers. Concrete can be coated with a texture such as Acrylic Lace, Kool Deck, stamped, acid wash or many other options. Concrete decking will be poured and then the finish applied. Over time these process can chip or will need to be painted. <img src=”https://paloverdepools.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/deck1.png” /> …

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Intro to Chlorine

Chlorine is regularly fed into the pool water and should be tested daily—at a minimum—for proper disinfection. Routine chlorination kills harmful microorganisms that can cause health-related problems, such as gastroenteritis, Legionnaires disease, ear infections and athlete’s foot. Learning how to properly test your water will allow you to identify the chlorine residual and demand in …

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Shock Treatment

Contrary to what most people think, a strong chlorine smell is not an indication of too much chlorine in the pool but actually a red flag that a “super dose” may be required to correct the problem. Shock treatment adds a larger than normal amount of oxidizing chemicals to pool water. This additional dose destroys …

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