Synthetic Rattan Furniture Outdoor furniture made from synthetic rattan is a fast growing area, and there is a diverse range now available, covering a broad range of prices. There is also a lot of sales pitching going on ! As a customer, you need to interpret fact from fiction – pure sales fantasy or real issues. Here… [Read more…]
November 29, 2010
Listed below are the main types of outdoor furniture : Wood – hardwoods like Kwila, and Teak Kwila furniture is usually well priced. It is a durable tropical hardwood usually sourced from South East Asia or some Pacific Islands. New Kwila has natural colour in the wood that bleeds out over time. Take care to… [Read more…]
November 29, 2010
ACID A sour chemical substance containing hydrogen with the ability to dissolve metals, neutralize alkaline materials and combine with bases to form salts. Acid is used to lower (decrease) pH and total alkalinity of swimming pool and spa water. Examples are muriatic acid (hydrochloric) and dry acid (sodium bisulfate). ACID DEMAND The amount of acid… [Read more…]
November 29, 2010
Water Chemistry and Balanced Water Correctly balanced water is essential for proper pool maintenance as water has the ability to corrode, dissolve and calcify a wide variety of substances. Water is a molecule consisting of two hydrogen atoms bound to one oxygen atom : H20. In nature, occasionally one hydrogen atom can break away from… [Read more…]
November 29, 2010
! TIP When dispensing any chemicals, especially chlorine, always add it to plenty of water and not vice-versa. Use a non-metal container and paddle for mixing. X CAUTION When people start complaining of burning eyes and that “chlorine smell”, realize it is most likely because there is too little free residual chlorine in the water,… [Read more…]
November 29, 2010
Cloudy Pool Water Cloudiness can be caused by a number of different factors : Lack of chlorine and filtration Shock-dosing before adjusting pH to correct level Heavy bathing loads Adding chemicals without pre-dissolving them Algae blooms Precipitation caused by high pH and calcium levels If pool is cloudy or hazy, check and adjust pH… [Read more…]
November 29, 2010
Symptom Diagnosis Cure Prevention Cloudy water high pH Lower pH level to 7.2-7.6 Regular water testing, and maintenance of correct pH range 7.2-7.8 high total alkalinity Lower total alkalinity Maintain total alkalinity at 80-120 ppm. poor filtration Check filter early algae growth Follow the cure for algae Maintain a free chlorine residual of… [Read more…]
November 29, 2010
Pool balancing is the same, irrespective of what sanitizing solution you choose. It is important to point out, though, that your choice of sanitizers can affect pool balance to varying degrees. We list below the characteristics of the main chlorine options for your consideration : Granular Chlorine A Powder Not stabilized with cyanuric acid (chlorine… [Read more…]
November 29, 2010
The requirements for caring for your spa are very much the same as for a large pool. The major points of difference are : A spa has a much smaller volume of water It is typically heated to a much higher temperature The bather loadings are usually much higher than a pool (in relation to… [Read more…]
November 29, 2010
Our 5-point pool care program is the easy way to a great swimming season. Learn about the 5 key steps to an easy care pool. Each step is important and plays an integral part to achieving success in our easy care program. Preventative Maintenance Our pool care program is based on preventative maintenance. It’s always… [Read more…]
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