Water hardness is the quantity of Calcium and Magnesium in the water. The natural hardness of water varies from source to source...

What size is your pool? Measure width, length and depth if known. How much water is in your pool? See FAQ How Do I Calculate How Much...

Black spot algae clings to pool surfaces, grout and between pebbles. It is very resistant to treatments and difficult to control....

Your chlorinator is a miniature liquid chlorine manufacturing plant. Firstly we must understand the process of salt water chlorination....

The recommended total alkalinity level is 90 - 100ppm. The total alkalinity range should be in the range of 90 to 150ppm. To raise total...

Many pool owners have problems from time to time with algae. What is it and what can be done to get rid of it? What can we do to avoid...

Pool Pro Hydrochloric Acid (also referred to as HCL) is used for lowering pH in Pool Water. Test pH weekly. The recommended range is...

Water Balance means ensuring that the pH and alkalinity of your pool is in the correct range. Your Pool Pro Pool Shop will also check for...

Filtration is the ability of your pool pump to push your pool water through your filter to ensure the total volume of water in your pool...

Many end users, service technicians, pool shops and builders will replace a pool pump like for like. Just because a pump is existing on a...

There are 3 types of filters - Cartridge Filters, Sand Filters and Diatomaceous Earth Filters (commonly called D.E.filters).  With all...

pH is the term used to express the acidity or alkalinity of pool water. It is measured on a scale of 1-14. Test pH twice weekly. The...