Pool/Spa Heating 101

Pool owners who learn a little about heating and cooling options can save a lot, create a better backyard experience for family and guests, and extend their season. You have a couple heating choices – heat pumps, gas and electric heaters. For pools, the choices are...

Chlorine Generators…(Salt water pools)

Now that the pool water temperature has dropped, you can change the percentage of chlorine output on the chlorine generator.Most generators allow you to do this from the settings menu or directly from the front panel. My recommendation for most pools is between 40%...

Swimming Pool Water Temperature

Ahhhhh…. Finally, the pool is “cool” enough to enjoy. This Summer, the swimming pool water temperature was higher than ever before. Most of my customers today stated that their pool temp was about 85 degress or less.Although school has started, we...

Pool Pump Run Times

To maintain clear and healthy pool water, the pool pump should “turn over” all of the water twice every day. Most circulation pumps can achieve this in 8 to 10 hours.To find out how long you should be running your swimming pool pump, stop by the store with...

Stains in Salt Water Pools

The most common stain in a salt water (chlorine generator) pools is caused by high chlorine. It appears as a yellow stain around return jet fittings and along the pool walls and floor. Professional Pool Supply can supply you with a chemical to remove these stains in...

Rain…..Finally!

Most of us saw some pretty good showers today. That’s good for the grass, but not for the pool. After heavy use due the holiday weekend, you need to shock the pool with granular chlorine or non-chlorine shock. The rain only increases the need to shock the pool....