Ecosmarte Pool

Weekly Tasks for All Pools
• TEST PH
• TEST SANITIZER
• EMPTY SKIMMER BASKET
• EMPTY PUMP BASKET
• VACUUM ALL LEAVES
• CONSIDER BACKWASH if pressure has risen on filter. Clean the cartridge.
Annual Maintenance Items: Tests
• TEST PHOSPHATES AND REMOVE w/CHEMICAL.
• TEST CALCIUM HARDNESS AND ADJUST
• TEST CYANURIC ACID ON CHLORINE POOL
Annual Maintenance Items: Filter
• REPLACE CARTRIDGE (12 TO 24 months life)
• SOAK DE GRIDS IN ACID/WATER (5 parts water, […]

Fiberglass Pools
Perhaps the fastest growing surface choice is a fiberglass pool. This trend is consistent with pools in general getting smaller and not having diving boards or deep ends. The entire shell has been trucked in as one piece so the size is predetermined and freight expenses along with road restrictions limit the size.
Operating Issues:
The […]

Saltwater pool systems produce chlorine from salt by using a generator to initiate electrolysis. Electrolysis is the conduction of electricity through something melted or dissolved in order to induce decomposition if the dissolved chemical into its components. Essentially, saltwater pool systems save you the hassle of having to buy and handle chlorine. The only thing […]

The HP rating of the swimming pool pump is most critical in successful operation of the pool and specific accessories. The most common misconception as consumers update pools with aftermarket pumps is that a 2 HP pump is superior to a 1 HP pump. A 2 HP pump will not function with a 300 LB […]

Plaster Pools
These pools are also referred to as plaster, granite, concrete, pebbletech, marble light, marcite, or diamondbrite pools. The dominant form of pool, particularly in the southern US and Europe is a rebar reinforced, plaster or concrete based shell and a top finish. The terms granite, pebbletech, marble light, and diamondbrite apply to the finish. […]

The water for your swimming pool must always be above your skimmer inlet. While this may be stating the obvious some not so obvious issues can occur.
Autofills
Automatically introduce water to the pool, often tapped into the irrigation or misting system. If a leak is suspected the first step is to disable the autofill by unplugging […]

Traditional methods of pool and spa sanitation, including the use of chlorine and bromine for water treatment, are less than ideal for many pool operators. Chlorine is a toxic, caustic, corrosive chemical. It is an eye and skin irritant for bathers; it corrodes pool equipment and accessories, and is harmful to the environment. […]

Most people buy salt water pool systems in order to reduce operation costs. They quickly they discover that salt water pools are usually in the end not much cheaper then chlorinated pools. A large part of this cost is associated with the damage to both equipment and the environment.
Equipment
Salt is corrosive. Everyone […]

UNDERSTANDING YOUR COMPUTERIZED WATER ANALYSIS
There are several factors for running a swimming pool that is balanced.
PH: Potential hydrogen is important for sanitation to work properly. For chlorine or bromine pools the ph needs to be maintained between 7.4 and 7.8. For Bacquacil the ph needs to be between 7.2 and 7.6. For alternative […]

Regardless of what sanitation method you choose, you must test the water every week and in desert climates at least twice per week between May and September if you wish to operate a crystal clear pool. The number of swimming pools that operate crystal clear 52 weeks in southern climates or 26 weeks in northern […]