Weston Pool Service Experts Offer These Tips on Cloudy Pools

Cloudy Pool Water? Weston Pool Service Experts Explain Why and What You Can Do About

If the water in your pool is something other than crystal clear, you need to take a moment and check out these tips from Weston's premier pool cleaner Pipeline Pools. Hazy or milky blue water in your pool is not only unattractive; it can be a signal that harmful bacteria are present. The good news is that hazy water can be restored to completely clear in a short period of time. The bad news is that there are over 50 causes of hazy water and you'll need to know what they are and attack them systematically to restore your pool's water.

Generally speaking there are three broad categories that can cause pool water problems; water chemistry, water contamination and faulty equipment. If you have a regular maintenance and cleaning routine, you'll probably rarely have an issue with water clarity. However, if maintenance and pool cleaning is hit and miss, less than clear pool water is on your horizon.

Common Causes of Hazy Pool Water

Water chemistry is frequently the cause of less than pristine pool water. It really shouldn't be because test kits are inexpensive and easy to use but there is something about "chemistry" that intimidates many pool owners.

Examples of bad water chemistry include:

·      Inconsistent chlorine levels

·      High pH levels

·      High alkalinity levels

·      High level of calcium

·      Adding more than one chemical to the pool at a time

Examples of water contamination include:

·      Remains from previous algae blooms

·      High levels of nitrates and/or phosphates

·      Natural debris; dust, leaves, insects etc.

·      Urine, sweat, bacteria, tanning oils, cosmetics, hair products etc. from swimmers

·      Runoff from nearby lawns or planters

Examples of faulty equipment:

·      Broken or clogged pump impeller

·      The pump is too large for the filter

·      Filter not being backwashed properly

·      Skimmer baskets full of debris

·      Air being introduced via pump leaks, low water levels, stuck skimmer weirs etc.

These examples are by no means a comprehensive list of hazy water causes. It's also a bit misleading to clump them in groups as all the causes, and fixes, are interconnected.

Hazy pool water is a major turn off and it can signal health risks. The best way to avoid the problem is a solid pool cleaning routine and an understanding of which (and how much) chemicals to use as well as regular inspection of the pool equipment.

It takes effort and just as importantly, it takes time, a resource many of our customers run short of. If you want to ensure that your pool will always welcome your family and friends with crystal clear water, call Weston's premiere pool cleaner now and discuss our pool cleaning/maintenance programs.

Miramar Pool Cleaning Experts Offer These Tips on Keeping Your Pool Safe

The Dangers of Dirty Pools and What You Can Do Miramar’s Pool Maintenance Experts Explains In Miramar, pool cleaning and pool maintenance are serious subjects for homeowners who want to protect their family from the hazards that dirty pool water can bring. Understanding the risks associated with a dirty pool and how to eliminate them, is the first concern of a professional Miramar pool cleaner like Pipeline Pools. Here are a few of their tips on how you can help minimize the health risks that a dirty pool can represent. Know What's In There The CDC says that the number one cause of pool-related outbreaks of rashes, intestinal disorders and diarrhea is Cryptosporidium or "Crypto." These rugged bacteria can live in chlorinated water up to ten days. The number two culprit is another microscopic, chlorine resistant parasite called Giardia. The source of these bugs is the people who use the pool. Not to be indelicate, but fecal material from diapers, dirty bathing suits and human urine are the principal contributors the two dangerous bacteria along with the rarer cases of E Coli. It's also important to know that the warmer the water the faster the bacteria grow. Miramar's summers are plenty warm and keeping a sharp eye on your pool's chemical balance becomes even more important. Know How to Deal With It Generally speaking you should be able to look into the pool and see clearly to a depth of 10 feet. If the water looks cloudy and is not crystal clear, you have a problem. The best way to keep your pool healthy and free of harmful bacteria and algae is to conscientiously carry out a pool cleaning routine that includes: Keeping chemical levels within recommended levels Brush the walls and bottom of the pool on a weekly basis Frequently check the flow meter to ensure the water is circulating properly Empty the skimmers and line baskets of debris routinely Follow a schedule to routinely shock the water Toss a few tennis balls into the pool. They will attract and absorb sun screen and other oily substances swimmers bring into the pool. Keep the deck swept and clean so debris and other contaminants don't find their way into the pool on the feet of swimmers. Your pool can be a great source of entertainment, exercise and even relaxation. Spend the time to keep it clean and healthy for you and your entire family to enjoy. If you are like many Miramar homeowners, your schedule may be just too busy to get the pool maintenance done in a timely fashion. If that's the case, call the Miramar pool cleaning experts at Pipeline Pools today and we will be happy to add you to our extensive list of satisfied customers.

Weston’s Pool Maintenance Experts Offer these Tips on Pool Vacuums

Weston’s Pool Maintenance Experts Offer these Tips on Pool Vacuums

Keeping your pool clean is essential to enjoying it safely. Vacuuming is a big part of keeping it clean. Many pool vacuums are designed to stay inside your pool and travel along the surface of on their own, picking up dirt and other similar particles. The vacuum then disposes the debris directly into the filter. Pool vacuums get pretty costly but you will find over time that they are a good investment. They can save you a good deal of time and effort.

Types of Pool Vacuums

Certain vacuums are designed to get their suction by working off the pools the main pump. There are others are with motors and pumps of their own. The advantage of using a vacuum that has it’s own power is that in the event there is a problem with your pool’s pump you can still vacuum and keep your pool clean while the pool pump is being repaired.

Manual pool vacuums general have 3 parts; a telescopic pole, a hose and a head. Start by attaching the vacuum head to the pole. The pole will assist you in maneuvering the vacuum around the surface of the pool collecting debris. Once you have the head attached to the pole you can then connect the hose to the head. Hold the vacuum head and hose in the pool. Put the end you are holding close to the pool’s water intake. The hose will start to sink once you fill it with water and you will start to notice the suction. At this point you can connect the skimmer and the hose and you are ready to go.

There are 3 common styles of pool vacuums:

• pressure-side

• robotic pool

• suction-side

The suction-side vacuums are ideal for pools with sizeable amounts of dirt and are powered by water pressure. Pressure-side pool vacuums are available with or without a booster pump. Robotic vacuums are the easiest to use and are mostly automatic. They are also the most expensive.

Nobody likes a dirty pool. Your pool’s hygiene can effect both your enjoyment of it as well as the health of your family. Be sure to vacuum regularly.

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Davie Pool Experts Experts Offer These Tips on Identifying Leaks

Davie Pool Repair Expert Offer These 5 Tips About Identifying Leaks

If you’ve ever had a pool leak you’re not alone, 5% pools have a leak. Even a tiny leak can cause you to waste hundreds of thousands of gallons of water every year depending upon the size of your pool.  A larger leak in your pipes of just a 1/8-inch can leak 2500 gallons of water a 24-hour period.

As annoying and costly as pool leaks can be they are equal tough to identify. Often pool owners will mistake a leak for normal evaporation and wait around until it’s too late. Here are a few tips on determining if you have a pool leak.

1. If your pool is losing more than 1/4" of water per day, good chance you have a leak. The leak may be in the plumbing or the pool shell itself.
2. Cloudy water or unusual algae growth can be a warning sign of a chemical imbalance caused by a leak.
3. Cracks in the deck, loose/broken tiles or and unsettlement in the ground around the pool can be signs of a leak.
4. Puddles of standing water in the grass around the pool area are also often a signs of a leak. 

Your pool is a big investment and just like your home or your car it needs ongoing maintenance. If you need help with pool cleaning, maintenance, repair or renovation, give the Davie pool pros a call today and we will be happy to assist.

Davie Pool Experts Experts Offer These Tips on Identifying Leaks

Davie Pool Repair Expert Offer These 5 Tips About Identifying Leaks

If you’ve ever had a pool leak you’re not alone, 5% pools have a leak. Even a tiny leak can cause you to waste hundreds of thousands of gallons of water every year depending upon the size of your pool.  A larger leak in your pipes of just a 1/8-inch can leak 2500 gallons of water a 24-hour period.

As annoying and costly as pool leaks can be they are equal tough to identify. Often pool owners will mistake a leak for normal evaporation and wait around until it’s too late. Here are a few tips on determining if you have a pool leak.

1. If your pool is losing more than 1/4" of water per day, good chance you have a leak. The leak may be in the plumbing or the pool shell itself.
2. Cloudy water or unusual algae growth can be a warning sign of a chemical imbalance caused by a leak.
3. Cracks in the deck, loose/broken tiles or and unsettlement in the ground around the pool can be signs of a leak.
4. Puddles of standing water in the grass around the pool area are also often a signs of a leak. 

Your pool is a big investment and just like your home or your car it needs ongoing maintenance. If you need help with pool cleaning, maintenance, repair or renovation, give the Davie pool pros a call today and we will be happy to assist.

Sunrise Pool Maintenance Experts Offer These 5 Money Saving Tips

Sunrise Pool Service Experts Offer These 5 Easy Time Saving Tips for Keeping Your Pool Clean

Pipeline Pools, the expert pool maintenance pros in Sunrise offer up a few hacks to make pool cleaning easier and more effective. You know you have to clean your pool and you have to do it on a regular basis, but you can create an environment to make it an easier task by following these five simple tips.

Weird Tricks to Keep Your Sunrise Pool Clean and Sparkling

1. Turbocharge your skimmer basket. Most baskets already do a good job of collecting debris but there are always those "no-see-um" pieces of debris and trash that slip through the screen. You can put the brakes on that flaw in the cleaning process by wrapping an old pair of pantyhose around the basket. Hair, sand and other small pieces of junk are not going to pass through the itty bitty holes in the nylon fabric.
2. Tennis anyone? No takers? Toss those brand new tennis balls in your pool or hide them in the skimmer basket and they will soak up sun screen, body lotions, and any other oily substance your family or guests bring into your pool. An easy and inexpensive way to keep your pool crystal clear.
3. Bugs and bug parts seem to favor burial at sea and your pool is a great substitute for the briny blue. The best way to reduce these floating nuisances is to reduce the number of live ones that hang around your pool. Planting lemongrass near the pool will help with that. Lemongrass contains citronella a natural bug repellant. If your problem is wasps try filling a small paper bag with plastic grocery bags, tying off the end and hanging it (or them if you have a bigger problem) as a decoy near the pool. Wasps generally won't build new nests within 200 feet of existing nests.
4. Save a buck with baking soda. Baking soda is an amazing substance with at least 101 uses from cleaning tile to brushing teeth. When it comes to pool cleaning baking soda is every bit as effective as any pool alkalinity product in balancing your pH and it does it at a fraction of the cost.
5. Keep your pool parties under control. When guests arrive who have forgotten to bring a swim suit and they jump in with clothes on they are contributing to a less than clear pool. Small doses of people wearing shorts or tees while swimming are no big deal but clothing can bleed or fray when it comes in contact with chlorine contributing to a cloudy appearance. Make bathing suits a requirement for pool use.

Your pool is a major investment and a great source of entertainment and relaxation. Just like your home or your car it needs ongoing maintenance. If you need help with pool cleaning, maintenance, repair or renovation give the Sunrise pool pros a call today and we will be happy to assist.