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Pool Wall Corrosion

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 15:30 -- Dale Kreviazuk
Weak Rusted Pool Wall

There are several culprits for pool wall corrosion. When your pool is grounded properly galvanic corrosion can take place on dissimilar metals that are in contact with each other. Chlorine is the most common cause of pool wall corrosion and rusting. The chlorine attacks the galvanize coating on your pool panels and then rust them. Read more about Pool Wall Corrosion

Causes of Pool Shifting

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 13:22 -- Dale Kreviazuk
Pool Shifted and Concrete Cracked

Trapped water and ground moisture are the 2 largest contributing factors to pool shifting in Winnipeg and Manitoba. Large trees surrounding your pool and poor drainage or runoff for spring thaw or a rainfall can cause shifting. Being mindful of where your yard is draining too and the overall elevation of your pool are important. Controlling the ground water around your pool can usually be taken care of by a ground water control system.

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Why Is My Pool Ladder Rusting?

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 11:03 -- Dale Kreviazuk

 

Stainless steel pool ladders that have rusted or pitted are often a result of low ph in chlorine pools or too much/too little salt in salt water pools.

Types of Stainless Steel: There are 2 main groups of stainless steel that your pool ladders could be made from. If you have a salt water pool you should have "marine grade" type 316 stainless steel ladders to prevent rusting. They do cost more, however the added corrosion resistance is the only way to go for salt water pools. Read more about Why Is My Pool Ladder Rusting?

Chlorine

Sat, 03/09/2013 - 21:45 -- Dale Kreviazuk

Chlorine is by far the most common pool chemical for good reasons. Chlorine itself is a hazardous product and should be treated as such. It should not be pre-mixed with any other chemical as that could lead to fires or toxic smoke that will burn your lungs. That aside, chlorine in swimming pools at the proper level pose no health risks to swimmers. Chlorine is a powerful sanitizer and very effective in killing microorganisms in your pool water. ***Always read and follow manufacturers directions on the chemical containers.*** Read more about Chlorine

Chloramines

Sat, 03/09/2013 - 21:13 -- Dale Kreviazuk

Chloramines also known as combined chlorines are formed when free chlorine combines with organic matter. They carry the distinct "chlorine" smell that you may smell on an indoor pool or when your pool cover is lifted. The organic matter can be anything from decomposing leaves to body oils or even sun tan lotion.  Chlormines eat up your available "free clorine" and raise the chlorine demand required for your pool.  Chloramines are also the early cause of algae growth in your swimming pool water. Read more about Chloramines

Pool Water Quality

Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:01 -- Dale Kreviazuk

Keeping your pool water sparkling clean and clear is the goal of every pool owner. Keeping chemicals balanced and debris out of the pool will not necessarily guarantee a clean pool. Pool maintenance does not have to be an art. Read more about Pool Water Quality

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