Maintaining the Right Chemical
Balance in Your Swimming Pool

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To keep your pool water clean, clear, and healthy, you have to maintain the right chemical balance. Without the proper chemical balance, your pool water will turn into a breeding ground for bacteria and algae, as well as a reservoir of harmful pollutants that can cause illness as well as the need for a huge cleanup. The right pH level will also protect your pool from corrosion. The following overview applies to all pools, whether above or below ground.

First, you must choose between either a chlorine or a non-chlorine chemical system. After choosing, become knowledgeable in the type of system you have chosen. They work equally well, but you cannot mix the two. You must use only the products made for the system you have chosen. However, if you ever want to switch systems, you can. Check with your pool supply store on the steps to take to make the switch.

Types of swimming pool supplies:

• Pool heaters
• Chemicals
• Filters & cartridges
• Cleaners
• lighting
• pumps
• Ionizers
• Skimmers
• Thermometers
• Pool covers

Information and how to articles:

• Financing a pool
• Best swimming pool temperature
• Pool safety
• About pool decks
• Swimming pool house
• Suntan lotions