The pHin blog

Did you know that algae and chemicals are the main culprits behind cloudy pool water? Time to act fast now that you do, because the longer you wait to fix cloudy pool water the higher your chances of having more algae to worry about. Algae growth in pools can leave your waters unhealthy and tainted […]

pH is one of the most (if not the most) important factors that go into maintaining healthy pool water. pH measures your water’s acidity / base levels, and can be affected by a variety of things, like rain, tap water, chemicals, dust, sunscreen, etc. pH levels fall within the following ranges: Acceptable (7.2-7.8) Corrosive (0-7.1) […]

It’s pretty obvious how to clean your house after a house party, but have you ever thought about how to clean your pool after a pool party? It’s no surprise that your water chemistry gets thrown out of whack when an influx of deodorant sunscreen-covered people take a dip in the pool, often tracking dirt […]

Pool maintenance can be a pain and we understand it’s not always easy to keep up with the right chemical balance, cleaning skimmers, and protecting your pool from rain or storm-related damage. It’s not always a breeze being a pool owner, but we’re here to give you the 4 common pool monitoring mistakes and how […]

Many pool owners test pool chemicals themselves with a pool test kit. Although test kits are efficient, wireless pool chemical monitors determine the correct amount of chemicals to keep pool water healthy and safe without having to measure it yourself. Wireless pool chemical monitors such as pHin are making pool owners’ lives easier and ensuring […]

Rain isn’t harmful to your pool, but it can dilute the balanced chemistry in the water. Unfortunately, this can disrupt pH levels, decrease chlorine and other sanitizers, and increase the growth of algae and other contaminants. Once the algae spores have the proper conditions to grow, they will accumulate quickly which is why a pool […]