Swimfool - Pool Maintenance, Pool Troubleshooting And Water Chemistry

Optimal alkalinity in the pool is crucial for crystal clear water. But what to do if the alkalinity in the pool is too high, and how can you lower the total alkalinity? The total alkalinity in the pool should not exceed 120 ppm. If the

The alkalinity is an important part of water treatment in swimming pools. But what exactly is the total alkalinity, and how should the ideal alkalinity parameter look like? In the pool, the alkalinity (total alkalinity or TA value) describes the buffer capacity of the pool

Your pool water has turned green, and you got the tip in forums to use ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in the pool to remove the cloudiness? But does that make sense from the point of view of pool experts, and is ascorbic acid actually a

The correct measuring method and the precise determination of the parameters in the pool water is essential to identify disturbances in the water balance and to eliminate them with suitable means. But how is the pool water tested correctly, and how often should this occur?

There are different methods of testing the pool water. But the best measurement method is of no use if you are unclear which water parameters are essential for pool maintenance. An overview of the most important basic parameters in the pool can be found here

Many pool newcomers forget that using pool chemicals is dangerous and must be stored properly to minimize health risks and protect the environment. But how to ensure a suitable pool chemical storage? The pool chemicals should always be kept in the original container and not

Over time, every pool owner will be confronted with the phosphate in the pool. Is phosphate harmful? Do you have to remove the phosphate from your pool water, and if it is, what is the best way to remove the phosphate? The phosphate in the

Beginners often use the algaecide in the pool, but the algae agent is not always necessary. When is the algaecide used, can it be harmful, and which agent would be an alternative? Algaecides are used in the pool to remove algae and inhibit the recurring

At some point, every pool owner has to deal with algae in the pool. But what should you do if you have a problem with pool algae? Green and yellow algae in the pool can be easily removed with a pool brush, a flocculant, and

Black algae in the pool are the horror of every pool owner and are considered harmful to health. What are the needed steps for combating black algae, and how do you permanently get them out of the pool? The black algae in the pool must

Have you discovered pink algae in the pool and don’t know how to get the pink slime out of the pool water as quickly as possible? The pink algae are actually not algae, but bacteria that can be easily recognized by the pink to pinkish-red

Combating algae plays an important role in pool maintenance and crystal clear water. But how do algae develop in the pool, and which types of algae are most common? This article will explain how pool algae grow and what promotes algae growth in pool water.