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Did you know you should check your pH and chlorine levels on at least a weekly basis? They are the two most important chemicals to keep your eye on. Chlorine levels should be between 2.0 – 4.0 ppm, and the pH should be between 7.2 – 7.8.  Here is a quick reference to possible problems if the water in your pool does not appear as it should:

Problem                                              Possible Cause

Cloudy, dull water                               pH is too high, the filter is dirty, or metals in the water

Cloudy, green water                           Green algae

Black and/or dark spots                      Black algae

Yellow Slime                                        Yellow algae

Clear, Green water                             Dissolved copper from pipes/heater

Stains & Rust                                      Metals in water, unbalanced water

Calcium, scale deposits                      pH or alkalinity too high, calcium too high

Skin & eye irritation                            Combined chlorine level too high, pH too low or too high

Chlorine odor                                      Combined chlorine level too high

Scum & odors                                      Grease and oil from swimmers

With all of these, feel free to bring in a sample of your water to our showroom, where we will test your water for free and provide you with recommendations. It is important to have a full test done by a pool professional on a monthly basis to keep your pool looking beautiful year-round!