What Is Cyanuric Acid or Chlorine Stabilizer?

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Most pool owners add cyanuric acid to their swimming pool every year, but do they REALLY know what it is and what it does? It’s actually a pretty common chemical that only needs to be added once at the beginning of each season, or depending on your pool, sometimes not at all. Cyanuric Acid, otherwise known as Chlorine Stabilizer or Conditioner, is what protects your chlorine from being eaten away by the sun’s ultraviolet rays….
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The Perfect Pool Temperature

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The perfect pool temperature is really up to you, but if you want a scientific answer, check out this post about swimming pool temps.

Swimming For Sport

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I have never been a good swimmer myself, but the sport intrigues me. It’s like we are trying to mimic the creatures of the ocean much like we mock the birds in the sky.

Money Saving Tip: Shock Your Swimming Pool Every Week

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Shocking your swimming pool every week can help save you money and here is why…

ADA Pool Lift Regulations

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Starting May 15, 2012, all public swimming pools in the U.S. must be equipped with assisted entry systems. What are some of the compliance law’s key regulations?

How To Prepare Your Pool Area for Warmer Weather (Part 1 of 2)

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There are things that I start on early, some of which even have a positive impact on my pool. So here is my pool opening plan.

Helpful Links: December 5th, 2010

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Here is some helpful links we’ve missed this past month. Enjoy!

Poll: Do You Use Any Of These Energy Saving Techniques?

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In these trying times, we do everything we can to save a buck, cut down on cost and save energy.

Money Saving Tip: Keep An Eye On Your Chlorine Stabilizer Level

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Chlorine stabilizer or Cyanuric acid is a chemical that protects the sun from eating up the chlorine you put in your pool.

Election Day Poll: How Would You Jump Into A Swimming Pool Right Now?

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To take your mind off of politics, take a moment and think about jumping into a pool.

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