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How do I maintain the proper level of chemicals in my swimming pool?
Proper pool water chemistry is vitally important to your comfort in the swimming pool as well as helping your pool equipment last as long as possible.   In order to properly maintain your
Why would my pool water be green?
Why is my pool water green?   If your pool water is green you have algae.   To address this issue, you must first look at why the pool turned green. Test your pool wate
Why would pool water be cloudy?
Cloudy water can be caused for a number of reasons: poor filtration, imbalance of chemicals in your pool such as total alkalinity, pH, calcuim hardness and chlorine, imbalance of total chlorine and fr
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a saltwater swimming pool?
Are you considering a salt water pool option?   Unlike a traditional chlorine pool, salt water pools can really benefit you and your family.   Please relaize that a saltwater po
BioGuard 3 step system for pool maintenance video
  www.thepoolguystore.com  is a great source for BioGuard chemicals.   Silk Tabs Silk Sticks Smart Shock Back Up
BioGuard how to winterize and close your pool video
  Off The Wall Strip Kwik Kleen It Arctic Blue
BioGuard Softswim Maintenance video
BioGuard Once a week 3-step system
How to convert a chlorine pool to salt water pool or chlorine generator.
How to Convert Chlorine Pools to Salt Water Pools (How to convert to a chlorine generator)   First and foremost, a saltwater pool is still a chlorine pool.  The salt is added to the p
How to use cyanuric acid in a swimming pool.
CYANURIC ACID: Chlorine tablets and granular chlorine are the two most commonly used forms of chlorine. These two forms of chlorine are classified as Cyanurates, which simply means they contain Cyanur
My eyes burm from pool water
My eyes burn when I go in the pool. What causes this, too much chlorine ? Typically, high chlorine levels do not cause your eyes to burn. A �ph� that is too high will cause this problem. Normally,
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
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
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
BioGuard 6 Keys to Spa care video
www.thepoolguystore.com is a great place to buy Spa chemicals. To purchase any of the products mentioned in the video, click on the link below.   Spa Guard Filter Cleaner Off 
Importance of water chemistry
Your pool or spa water has many chemical compounds suspended in the water, some good, some bad, some that are only bad in excess. Imbalances in the water can cause scaling or staining of the pool sur
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