Swimming Pool and Spa water maintenance is a science. That’s why you should take the time to research what your local climate means to your pool and/or spa. Shady -vs- Sunny, Humid -vs- Arid/Dry, frequent rain all play a part in the upkeep of your water. Always test your water weekly and
December 4, 2011
Biological Factors in Water Treatment
Keeping Your Water Healthy and Clean. The key biological elements in maintaining sanitary water are listed below: Disinfection - Controlling bacteria and viruses in the water that helps to assure the water will be healthy and safe for swimming. The process of controlling bacteria and viruses in the water that helps to
December 4, 2011
Chemical Factors in Water Treatment
Now that the physical processes are understood, we turn or attention to managing the chemical treatment of the pool water. Proper chemical treatment is needed in order to prevent a wide range of potential problems including scale and stain formation, colored or cloudy water, corrosion of pool surfaces and equipment and to
December 4, 2011
Destroy Bacteria and Algae in Your Pool Or Spa
Nature2 has a patented sanitizing system that uses minerals to destroy bacteria and algae. Whether you are shopping for Nature2 for the Pool or Spa, these cartridges can cut chlorine use by 50 to 80 percent. They are powered by water flow and use no electricity. At Focus Pools, we offer a
December 4, 2011
Cleaning Your Spa Filter
The following Baquacil® Cleaning Instructions were furnished to Pleatco by Zeneca, Inc. Baquacil®, Baqua Clean®, and Baqua Shock® are registered trademarks of the Zeneca Corporation. Special care must be taken when cleaning filter cartridges used in a swimming pool or spa using Baquacil as a sanitizer. Because of the way Baquacil works,
November 29, 2011
Cloudy, Green Water
Possible Cause Low sanitizer level Solution Shock treat with RENEW or if using ozone, OZ TABS. Check and adjust sanitizer level. Preventative Maintenance Maintain a sanitizer level of 3-5 ppm.
November 29, 2011
Cloudy Water
Possible Cause Excessive organic contaminants or lack of sanitizer Solution Shock treat with RENEW or OZ TABS. Check and adjust sanitizer level. Preventative Maintenance Use RENEW or OZ TABS weekly as part of the 3-Day A Week Program. Possible Cause Buildup of unfilterable material Solution Use 2 oz. of SPA BRIGHT &
November 29, 2011
Clear, Green Water
Possible Cause Dissolved copper or iron in spa water Solution Add SPA METAL GON to sequester minerals in the water. Check pH level. Preventative Maintenance Test pH and total alkalinity and maintain proper levels. SPA METAL GON should be used each time the spa is filled.
November 29, 2011
Brown Water
Possible Cause High iron or manganese content Solution Add SPA METAL GON to sequester minerals in the water. Check pH level. Preventative Maintenance Test pH and total alkalinity and maintain proper levels. SPA METAL GON should be used each time the spa is filled.
November 29, 2011
Scum Deposit on Waterline
Possible Cause Oils, lotions and detergents from bathers have caused buildup Solution Clean scumline with CITRABRIGHT. Use 1 oz. SCUM GON per 250 gallons of water. Preventative Maintenance Use SCUM GON as part of the 3-Day A Week Program.