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The Importance of Proper Pool Water Chemistry Balance, from your Houston Pool Builder, The Pool Man, Inc.

We all know having a clean pool is important while swimming in our pools, but did you know that a clean looking pool can be chemically unbalanced?  Chemically balanced pool water is important for the following reasons : 1.) Prevent Disease 2.) Protect Equipment 3.) Provide the expected environment Sanitizers are more effective in water that is properly balanced. Balanced water is more comfortable for swimmers because it reduces unpleasant odor, burning eyes & itchy skin. Balanced

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Chemical Problem Solving for your Pool from your Houston Pool Builder, The Pool Man, Inc.

Combined Chlorine ( Chloramines ) Combined chlorine occurs when free available chlorine combines with ammonia or other nitrogen containing contaminants present in pool water. Combined chlorine, or chloramine, is not an effective sanitizer for pool water applications. Combined chlorine can contribute to cloudy water, chlorine odor and eye irritation. The only way to test for combined chlorine is to test for total chlorine and free chlorine, then subtract free chlorine from total chlorine to

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Pool Chemical Tip from your Pool Builder in Houston

Today’s Pool Chemical Tip:  Combined Chlorine.  Combined chlorine occurs when free available chlorine combines with ammonia or other nitrogen containing contaminants present in pool water. Combined chlorine (or chloramines) is not an effective sanitizer for pool water applications. Combined chlorine can contribute to cloudy water, chlorine odor and eye irritation. The only way to find your combined chlorine level is to test for total chlorine and free chlorine, then subtract free chlorine from t

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Chemical Tip from The Pool Man, Providing Pool Service in the Houston and Cypress Area

What is PH? PART 2 Yesterday we explained what PH is – Today we will cover what happens when your PH is not properly balanced. PH too low – your water becomes acidic which will etch and pit your plaster surface, creating a roughness which is ideal for algae growth and uncomfortable to swimmers.  Pool equipment can become damaged. Chlorine is activated and lost to the atmosphere quickly and you throw money away by adding chlorine when the PH is too low. While swimming your eyes and nose will burn

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Chemical Tip from The Pool Man, your Houston Pool Builder

What is Free Available Chlorine? This is the active chlorine in the water that has not combined with organic matter and is therefore available for killing bacteria and algae. The proper range for free chlorine residual is 1.0 – 3.0 ppm (parts per million). Below 1.0 can cause swimmer irritation, cloudy water and even allow algae to grow. Have a question about your Pool Chemistry? Contact Pool Man Inc, your Houston Pool Builder and Service Provider.

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