Category Archives: Chemicals
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Posted on by CIPSI am a Pool Geek.
Posted on by CIPSI am a Pool Geek. There. I’ve said it. And it’s true! When I see a pool, or a water sample, I immerse myself in the world of that pool! I want to know its history, the set-up, I want to explore all the individual properties of that water and discover why it’s so beautifullyContinue reading »
How Do I Clear Up my Pool Water?
Posted on by CIPS“Oh, no…. Really?” That”s almost always the thought that runs through my head when I see a pool looking a little hazy…or downright cloudy. Instantly I”m grabbing all of my testing supplies and checking to see what the problem could be. First thought: How”s my filter system? Is there plenty of water flow? When didContinue reading »
Mineral Springs Pool vs Salt Pool: Pros and Cons
Posted on by CIPSFirst off, to eliminate any confusion, a salt pool is still a chlorine pool. One more time: salt pools are still chlorine pools. There seems to be a lot of confusion about this, as if salt were a chlorine alternative. Such is NOT the case. Any pool using salt or minerals is also using aContinue reading »
How Do I Get Balanced, Safe, Clear Pool Water?
Posted on by CIPSClean and clear pool water is important to all of us. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it’s safe to swim in. Every year, people seem to struggle with keeping their pool water the way they want it–I’m going to give you some basic guidelines as well as some trouble-shooting ideas toContinue reading »
Does it Matter Where I buy my Pool and Spa Chemicals?
Posted on by CIPSI, very obviously, work in a pool and spa store where we sell, among other things, chemicals. In doing research over the internet, it’s pretty easy to see pool stores getting a bad reputation for having EXPENSIVE chemicals. We hear of more and more people going Big Box Stores, that we will collectively call StoreContinue reading »