Pool Service Tips

Weekly Article: Acid Wash 7/8/2009

A-1 Pool Service performs swimming pool acid washes to reduce stains and mineral and calcium buildup on pool plaster and pebble tec.

Our process includes draining your pool then applying a layer of specially mixed acid and chemical add ins. This acid will remove the fine layer of chemical and mineral buildup that is present on the plaster of your swimming pool, as well as reveal a layer of plaster underneath that is a better reflection of the “true” color your plaster was when it was first installed.

A swimming pool acid wash should be performed on a pool only once every few years at the most because doing it too commonly is likely cause your plaster to wear out prematurely.

Make sure that whoever you have perform the acid wash is knowledgeable with the procedure because an improper acid wash can cause swimming pool plaster to flake and bubble, leaving the plaster rough like sandpaper.

3 Tips on Maintaining a Pool

Weekly Article: Acid Wash 8/1/2009

There a many things that need to be performed to keep your swimming pool clean and looking its best., The chemical balance has to be maintained, the pH has to be controlled, you have to sustian an algae free pool as well as maintain the proper water level.

Tip #1 - Pool Chemistry Well-balanced pool water is essential in creating long life for your pool equipment, and to create a healthy pool for you and your family to enjoy. To accomplish this goal you should keep chlorine tablets or sticks in the chlorine reservoir at all times, shock the pool on a regular basis, and add balancing chemicals when appropriate.

Tip #2 - Prevent Algae Algae are microscopic organisms that start off invisible to the naked eye, and, without the proper maintenance will grow and cause cloudy pool water. Algae can also completely take over a pool and cleaning and removing the algae can be a costly job. To avoid algae you must:

- Maintain adequate levels of chlorine.
- Avoid Stabilizer buildup from use of dichlor, trichlor and combo shocks.

Tip # 3 - pH Pool water can be unsafe if the pH is too low or too high. Constantly check the your pool water to ensure that your pH levels are where they should be.