The pHin blog

Having a pool can be a great source of summer fun for friends, family, and yourself. You’re able to relax and take a dip, spend time with the kids, and occasionally exercise (if you’re feeling up for it). Many pool owners don’t realize how much work it to to properly maintain swimming pool and spa. […]

Running a pool in the summer takes a lot of electrical energy to maintain desirable cool temperatures in the face of extreme heat. This summer season, we’re spilling all the swimming pool energy-saving tips so you can feel better every time you take a dip: Pool Heating Options Can Reduce Costs and Energy We know […]

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 […]