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FREE Estimate for Pool Service in Granite Bay, CA

Looking for pool service or pool filter cleaning in Granite Bay? Granite Bay Pool Service by PoolTechie provides service in your area! Continue reading “FREE Estimate for Pool Service in Granite Bay, CA” →

Pool Repairs In Granite Bay

Neglecting swimming pool repairs like pump leaks, sweep not moving, filter leaks, pipe leaks, and your pump not priming all the way can lead to bigger issues down the road. Continue reading “Pool Repairs In Granite Bay” →

Cleaning Pool Filters Granite Bay, CA

Pool filters are cleaned based upon pressure. Every pool is different there is not a set length of time required to clean your pool and spa filters. Continue reading “Cleaning Pool Filters Granite Bay, CA” →

Testing The Total Dissolved Solids

Total dissolved solids (TDS) is, as its name implies, the measure of the total amount of dissolved material in the water. Continue reading “Testing The Total Dissolved Solids” →

Testing The Stabilizer (conditioner)

Chlorine, which we use as a sanitizer in our pools, is very unstable. The effects of the sun’s UV rays and high temperatures reduces chlorine’s effectiveness and breaks it down into inactive components. Continue reading “Testing The Stabilizer (conditioner)” →

Testing The Total Alkalinity

The total alkalinity (TA) is a measure of how much of the alkaline substances there are in the water. In the swimming pool water, we are concerned with bicarbonate alkalinity, which should be between 80 ppm and 120 ppm. Continue reading “Testing The Total Alkalinity” →

Testing The Chlorine

There are 3 aspects which can be measured. We are concerned with free available chlorine in the water – chlorine that can act on foreign substances in the water to keep the pool clean and safe for the swimmers. Continue reading “Testing The Chlorine” →

Testing The PH Balance In Your Pool Water

The pH is one of the most important factors in pool water balance and it should be tested and corrected at least every week. pH is the measure of how acid/alkaline the swimming pool water is. Continue reading “Testing The PH Balance In Your Pool Water” →

How to Clear Up Cloudy Pool Water after a Rainstorm In Granite Bay CA

Rainwater can make your swimming pool cloudy in a hurry. We just had a big storm today here in the Granite Bay, California area and have a number of swimming pools that were flooded.. Continue reading “How to Clear Up Cloudy Pool Water after a Rainstorm In Granite Bay CA” →

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