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About Algae
There are three main types of algae you may find in your pool over the course of the swim season.  The Pool Guy Store sells chemicals that can help you eliminate each of these algaes effici
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Cooling swimming pools can be a simple affair.
Every summer we get asked about how to cool a pool.  In our neck of the woods swimming pools will climb into the mid 90 degree water temperature.  Not what most people would consider a refr
Energy Efficient Pool Equipment Alternatives
One of the questions we have been getting asked recently is, " Are there greener alternatives for my existing pool equipment? "  The answer is a resounding yes. The easiest way you can add gr
IT�S ALL ABOUT: CHLORINE
A vast majority of the pools use chlorine compounds to sanitize the water. This chlorine is added either through an erosion feeder loaded with Trichloroisocyanuric sticks, by adding Calcium Hypochlori
Professional Pool Cleaning Steps
How A Professional Cleans A Pool 1. Log in time upon arrival. Check the pool sheet for specific instructions for the pool. 2. Check in with the owner or resident. 3. Carry all equipment to the pool
What is ORP and how does it relate to my pool water?
ORP is an acronym that stands for Oxidation Reduction Potential.   This is a direct measurement of the effectiveness of the sanitizer in your pool water. It is affected by the level of sta
What is Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
The federal government passed The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007. For a full description of the law that was passed refer to the document found on the web at http://www.nspf.com