CPO exam exams can be deceptive; just because you can bring in your notes and CPO Handbooks doesn't guarantee success. Adequate preparation and strategic test-taking skills are essential to navigate…
the secrets behind chelating agents and sequestering agents. Remember, the dance between metals and your pool's chemistry is a delicate one.
Dedicated to swimming pool service professionals like you. In this edition, we will be discussing the importance of CPO certification programs and introducing "Pool Pro Online Education" a valuable resource…
Wilfred Langelier's formula for predicting calcium carbonate precipitation potential (CCPP) is a widely-used method for assessing the scaling potential of water. Langelier's formula, also known as pHs, measures the tendency…
The State of Florida Bureau of Environmental Health (Tallahassee headquartered) wants to significantly change your swimming pool water test. In a proposed rule that is expected to pass and take…
The workforce shortage has been an issue for many years, but it's only recently that it's started to cause a strain on swimming pool companies. Higher labor costs, longer search…
You are probably familiar with the effect of cyanuric acid on the effectiveness of chlorine. Or, at least, the myth of chlorine lock. Regardless, we agree that the subject gets…
I'm continuing with the specialty chemical thing. Last week we talked about how enzymes work. This time it's how phosphate removers work. Sadly, this is not something that everyone has…
If you've been following along, I'm sure you've noticed that I've been spending a lot of time talking about specialty chemicals lately. That's because the availability of the critical disinfectants…
I guess we can add muriatic acid to the list of pool products that are becoming impossible to find this year. The truth is it's been kind of scarce for…
