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ep. 78 Why you still get algae even though your pool chemistry is good.
ep. 78 Why you still get algae even though your pool chemistry is good.
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jun 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Frank and Jacque discuss a customer that could not get rid of mustard algae no matter how much chemicals he used. Chemistry is the one of the 5 basics that he had right.
You must fix the cause of the problems in a pool, not just treat the symptoms of the problem. Frank goes step by step on all the things this pool owner had working against him.
00:00 - 0400 introduction
04:01 - why is pool water in north texas getting so warm. Higher humidity slows evaporation. evaporation cools the water.
05:50 - retail customer is treating his pool for algae, but it keeps coming back. his water chemistry is the only part of the 5 basics he was doing right.
10:10 - as pool water ages it becomes more difficult to control.
14:25 - weir doors make skimmers work like they are designed to work
15:26 - set pool returns to properly circulate the pool
17:10 - spas do not need more return than necessary. do not starve your pool of circulation to over serve the spa
18:28 - set up spa to circulate well. circulate the footwell of the spa
20:00 - easy way to remove dirt from spa
21:50 - brushing your pool is critical
23:05 - empty pump and skimmer baskets
23:15 - save money and circulate more water by taking advantage of variable speed pumps
24:00 - don't run you booster pumps for pool cleaners more than necessary
25: 02 - monitor filter pressure, and clean your filter as needed, know your clean pressure
You must fix the cause of the problems in a pool, not just treat the symptoms of the problem. Frank goes step by step on all the things this pool owner had working against him.
00:00 - 0400 introduction
04:01 - why is pool water in north texas getting so warm. Higher humidity slows evaporation. evaporation cools the water.
05:50 - retail customer is treating his pool for algae, but it keeps coming back. his water chemistry is the only part of the 5 basics he was doing right.
10:10 - as pool water ages it becomes more difficult to control.
14:25 - weir doors make skimmers work like they are designed to work
15:26 - set pool returns to properly circulate the pool
17:10 - spas do not need more return than necessary. do not starve your pool of circulation to over serve the spa
18:28 - set up spa to circulate well. circulate the footwell of the spa
20:00 - easy way to remove dirt from spa
21:50 - brushing your pool is critical
23:05 - empty pump and skimmer baskets
23:15 - save money and circulate more water by taking advantage of variable speed pumps
24:00 - don't run you booster pumps for pool cleaners more than necessary
25: 02 - monitor filter pressure, and clean your filter as needed, know your clean pressure
Released:
Jun 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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