The Truth About Phosphates, Algae, and Pool Chemistry
The Truth About Phosphates, Algae, and Pool Chemistry Let us start with the sentence that will upset half the internet: Phosphates do not reduce chlorine effectiveness.Moreover, on top of that,…
Langelier vs. Carrier vs. Wojtowicz: Strengths, Shortfalls, and Accuracy in Swimming Pool Water
The Langelier Saturation Index, or LSI, was developed by Wilfred Langelier in 1936 to predict the stability of calcium carbonate in water systems. His original method calculated a saturation pH…
Tech Bulletin: Metals & Pool Water Quality
Metals in Swimming Pools: Pool Water Quality, Diagnostics, Decision Paths, and Alum Copper Stain Removal Diagnostics Metals in pool water—copper, iron, manganese—show up as stains, odd water colors, or persistent…
Technical Bulletin: Aluminum Sulfate Chemical Reduction of Cyanuric Acid
Chemical Reduction of Cyanuric Acid in Swimming Pools Using Aluminum Sulfate- from the published research and field methods of Rudy Stankowitz, with independent confirmations from Service Industry News, PoolSharkH2O, and…
Rich Gallo: We’ll bend over backward for our customers. We’re just not going to bend over forward.
From rolling a Bobcat at 14 to building Los Angeles’ most concierge-level pool company, Pure Swim’s founder, Rich Gallo, has a mantra: bend over backward for people—and teach them to…
Tim Bolden: From Navy Life in Guam to Poolside Royalty in Atlanta
When you meet Tim Bolden, owner of The Pool Butler in Atlanta, you quickly realize this isn’t just another guy running a service company. He’s a Navy veteran, a…
Technical Bulletin: Sodium Carbonate vs. Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) vs. Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) in Swimming Pool Treatment Author: Compiled from research and field guidance by Rudy Stankowitz Purpose & Scope This bulletin consolidates Rudy…
Technical Bulletin Black Algae
This Technical Bulletin Black Algae is intended for professional pool service technicians. It assumes a workingknowledge of pool water chemistry, algae identification, and treatment practices.Introduction For decades, black algae has…
Technical Field Guide: Mustard Algae (Diatoms)
Mustard Algae (Diatoms) – Prevention and Cleanup Responding to the EPA Sodium Bromide Ban For Pool Pro Use Only: This guide is written specifically for professional pool service technicians. It…
Laci Davis: The Art of Grit
On the west coast of Florida, in the small community of Hudson, there’s a business with a name that sounds more like a mantra than a company: The Grit Game.…
