Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
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There are some who have turned to potassium monopersulfate (KMPS or MPS) as a means for shocking their pools. KMPS is a non-chlorine oxidizer, whose chemical formula is KHSO5. It is a strong oxidan…
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Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
The 4 Steps to Water Clarity (Step 2 of 4)
In our last blog, we addressed the problem of persistent cloudy water that does not respond to normal solutions such as use of clarifiers and other typical chemical solutions. For the most part, pe… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
The 4 Steps to Water Clarity (Step 1 of 4)
One of the hallmarks of a well maintained pool is water clarity – the kind of clarity that allows you to spot a quarter in the deep end of the pool…and tell if it’s heads or tails! Water clarity is… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
Back to Basics: The Importance of a Properly Functioning Skimmer
OK, so you’ve just read the title of this week’s blog and you’re probably thinking, “What could possibly be such interesting and valuable information about my pool’s skimmer that it warrants a w… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
Sand Filter Multiport Valve Positions
A close up bird’s eye view of a Hayward Multiport valve -Positions are in ORANGE If you use a sand filter to maintain your above-ground or in-ground pool, you may have noticed that the handle on… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
The 4 Steps to Pool Water Clarity (Step 3 of 4)
For the last couple of articles we have been taking up the issue of cloudiness in a pool that is persistent and does not respond to clarifiers and other simple solutions. Step 3 is a product fro… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
The 4 Steps of Water Clarity (Step 4 of 4) D.E. Filter Rental
And last but not least is step 4 – diatomaceous earth filter rental. In general, if you have a DE filter you will not experience lasting problems with cloudy water due to the ultra-fine filtrati… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
Testing Your Water: Liquid vs. Strips. Which Is Right for You?
If you’ve had your pool or spa for more than a couple of months and have maintained clean, clear, healthy water, then you already have been testing your water chemistry regularly as part of your ma… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
How to Find a Leak in an Above Ground Pool (part 2 of 2)
OK, so last time we talked about how to confirm if you have a leak in an above ground pool using the bucket test. If you’ve confirmed what you’ve suspected for a while now – that you have a leak… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
Finding a Leak in an Above Ground Pool (Part 1 of 2)
Even a minor leak in a pool is more than just an irritating nuisance. Losing water in an above ground pool will cost you a bundle even in the semi-long term, and may even pose a threat to the entir… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
Calcium In Your Pool – Does It Matter?
If you've had your pool for some time now, doubtless you understand the importance of some key chemicals in your pool – namely pH and chlorine (or whatever other choice of sanitizing chemical you u… -
Published by EZ Pool & Spa Supply on 05/15/2017
Common Causes of Air in Your Pool’s Pump & Filter System
Excess air in your pool’s pump and filter is the symptom of a problem – one that could be a minor or major fix. Left unaddressed it will cause other problems as well, and those problems could…