All About Pools

• Blue-Green Algae:  the most common type of pool algae.
• Black Algae:  a resistant, hard to treat type of problem pool algae.
• "Pink" Algae:  a treatable, slimy, bacterial water problem.
• Yellow-Mustard Algae:  a recurring problem algae.  Pollen-like in appearance.
• Miscellaneous Algae:  thousands of varieties exist.
• Slimes and Water Mold:  results of inadequate pool water sanitation.
• Algae Control Products:  aids in treatment & control of unsightly algae growths.

• Calculating Chemical Additions:  getting the chemistry right is one of the keys to water quality.
• pH & Total Alkalinity:  factors that go hand in hand. pH is always more important!
• Calcium Hardness & Scale:  hard or soft pool water can lead to different problems & solutions.
• Chlorine Stabilizer / Conditioner:  helps protect chlorine from being destroyed, by the Sun's UV rays.
• Pool Water Testing:  another important key to maintaining proper pool water quality.
• Langelier/Saturation & Index:  calculations that aid in dealing with corrosive or scaling conditions.
• Ryznar Stability Index:  calculations that aid in dealing avoiding equipment corrosion problems.
• Metric Conversion:  converting English type units to metric or the reverse.
• Calculating Pool Volume:  simple to figure and easy to follow calculations.
• Calculating Interior Surface Area:  easy to do, when you have the right information.
• Corrosive Pool Conditions:  controlling corrosion helps avoid damage to equipment & surfaces.
• Miscellaneous Pool Chemicals:  less-common chemicals have their important uses.
• Pool Chemical Safety:  safe chemical usage is important for aquatic piece of mind.

• Cloudy Pool Water:  the causes of hazy or dull pool water can involve several factors.
• Pool Filter Problems:  another important key for optimum water quality & clarity.
• Foam & Scum:  causes unsightly water conditions and needs to be eliminated.
• "Kids" Pool Problems:  about "kids" being "kids."
• Pool Water Discoloration:  there are many causes & remedies to match.
• Rashes & Irritations:  solving & avoiding problems, usually resulting from poor sanitation.

• Chlorine:  the most popular pool water sanitizer.  Used in many forms.
• Salt Chlorine Generators:  a better way to chlorinate a pool.
• Bromine:  a popular chlorine alternative.
• Biguanide:  a popular alternative pool water sanitizer.
• Ionization-Oxidation:  a hybrid water purification system.
• Ionizers:  sanitizes pools utilizing metallic ions.
• Mineral Sanitizers:  sanitizes water with metallic ions.
• Ozone Generators - Ozonators:  the power of Ozone (O3).
• UltraViolet Sanitizers:  reduces bacterial populations.
• Alternative Pool Sanitizers:  exploring some of the other choices & combinations.
• Shock Treatment:  boosts the Free Chlorine levels.

• Pool Staining:  problems caused by some metallic minerals or certain organic matter.
• Copper Problems:  depending upon the source, too much can lead to problems.
• Iron Problems:  causes staining & discoloration and needs to be properly controlled.
• Manganese Problems:  can stain surfaces & discolor water and requires proper treatment.
• Nitrate Problems:  can accelerate algae growth, by acting as a fertilizer.
• Phosphate Problems:  can promote algae growth, but can be treated.
• Sulfur Problems:  a problem with some well water, causes unpleasant odors & conditions.
• Well Water Pool Problems:  well water can introduce a host of problematic minerals.

• Above-Ground Pools:  helpful general information.
• Inground Pools:  helpful general information.
• Fiberglass Pools:  helpful general information.
• Automatic/Robotic Pool Cleaners:  saves time and effort, with better results.
• Pool Maintenance:  doing some common pool tasks.
• Pool Automation:  controls for easy pool living, help ensure better water quality.
• Pool Finishes:  plaster, aggregate, fiberglass & more.
• Pool Paints & Coatings:  epoxy, paint, PVC & more.
• Pool Heaters:  choices, problems and solutions.
• Heat Pumps:  clean, efficient and usually the economical standard heating method.
• Winter Pool Covers:  help protect your investment & makes the springtime opening easier.
• Safety Pool Covers:  adds great convenience, provides safety & reduces costs.
• Pool Safety Products:  helping keep the pool safe, for better enjoyment.
• Pet & Animal Water Safety:  avoiding animal drownings.  Give critters and escape route.
• Vinyl Liner Problems:  proper liner care & practices help maintain better appearance.

• Leaking Pool Problems:  solutions and suggestions to help find & seal a pool leak.
• Pool Leak Detection:  locating & fixing leaks, while minimizing any damage.
• Aquatic Fitness & Exercise:  suggestions and more about using a pool to stay fit.
• Crack Repairs:  fixing concrete & structural cracks.
• Pool Opening or Start-Up:  getting started correctly, in the spring, gets you swimming sooner.
• Pool Closing or Winterizing:  the season's end.  Protect your investment - do it right.
• Miscellaneous Pool Problems:  odds and ends & various hard to categorize pool topics.
• Commercial Pool Questions:  things to consider.
• Tips For Healthy Swimming:  suggestions from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).