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Pool Service Tip from your Houston Pool Builder

Posted on: February 12, 2013

If you are having a hard time keeping your pool water clean and clear – it might be time to service your filter. Some of the signs of a dirty or damaged filter are: pressure reading on filter gauge is 5 – 10 lbs. above normal dirt and debris blowing back into pool DE blowing back into pool when recharging after backwashing heater not operating because of restricted water flow through filter Give our Service Department a call and we’ll have your system quickly back to normal.

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Pool Chemical Tip from your Houston and Cypress Pool Builder

Posted on: December 28, 2012

Cloudy Water: Cloudy water can be attributed to either chemical or physical causes. Common chemical causes include the following: High PH High total alkalinity High calcium hardness Low (or No) free chlorine residual High levels of combined chlorine Improper product addition If the water is in proper balance, and chemicals have been added properly, then you should look to physical contributions to cloudy water. These include: Inadequate circulation Poor fi

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Pool Maintenance Tip from your Houston and Cypress Pool Builder

Posted on: November 9, 2012

Give your automatic cleaner a check-up! With the Fall season, your pool’s automatic cleaner is about to earn it’s stripes and save you tons of time and sweat in clearing leaves from your pool. Whether you have an In-Floor cleaning system or one of the variety of robotic cleaners, now is the time to give it a check-up and repair/replace anything that isn’t working quite right! For more information, please contact our pool service department. For more pool maintenance tips, please subscribe to our

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Getting Rid of Black Algae – Houston Pool Builder Pool Maintenance Tip

Posted on: May 15, 2012

Pool Maintenance Tip #3 in our Pool Algae Series – Black Algae When dealing with algae, the worst of the bunch is Black algae. Black algae tends to form in cracks/crevices in the pool surface, starting as black or blue/green spots about the size of a pencil eraser. It has strong roots and a protective shell which makes it highly resistant to chlorine. The key word for eliminating black algae is persistence. You need to brush the spots firmly, with a wire brush if available, and then apply chemic

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Pool Maintenance Tip from your Houston Pool Service Company

Posted on: May 10, 2012

Pool Maintenance Tip #2 in our Pool Algae Series – Phosphates and Algae Growth It has been suggested the an effective way to eliminate algae is to remove the phosphates from the water. The belief is that this action takes away a food source and thus reduces algae by starvation. Phosphorous is the base element phosphates are derived from and it is not a “new” addition to pool water, though some marketing efforts want you to think the presence of phosphates is a new phenomenon. Phosphates make the

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Pool Maintenance Tip from your Houston Weekly Pool Service Provider – The Pool Man, Inc.

Posted on: April 26, 2012

ALGAE SEASON!!! – With the warmer weather upon us, Mother Nature has also returned to us every pool owner’s nemesis….algae. This year, algae blooms are expected to be more prevalent, as well as to contain more aggressive strains than in previous years, as algae from dried up rivers, lakes, etc. has found its way into the air…and it is a much heartier type than your blooms in years’ past have been. Not to worry though, as there is a cure for all types. We will do these in a series over the c

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Your Houston Pool Builder wishes you a Happy & Safe St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on: March 15, 2012

Everyone at The Pool Man, Inc. hopes you have a safe and fun time this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day. If the warm weather this weekend makes you want to jump in the pool, please test your water beforehand to make sure your pool water is chemically balanced. If you need any help in getting your pool ready for the upcoming season, contact our Pool Service Department. For more warm weather and Pool Maintenance tips, check out your Houston Pool Builder’s blog page.

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Employee Spotlight from your Pool Service Company in Houston

Posted on: February 20, 2012

Meet Chris Scaife one of our Repair Technicians. Chris is one of four technicians responsible for keeping your pool equipment up and running. All of our Technicians are Certified by the State of Texas and we provide ongoing training to keep them current with all types of pool equipment.

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Quick Service Tip from your Custom Pool Builder

Posted on: February 10, 2012

The Pool Man, Inc. service tip: Pool lights aren’t turning on? The first place to check is the GFCI outlet or the circuit breaker connected to the pool lights. Many times it just requires the GFCI outlet to be reset. If you are not sure, just call our Service Manager and he would be happy to walk you through it or schedule one of our Technicians to come out. All of our Technicians are certified and licensed with the State of Texas.

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Service Tip from your Houston Pool Builder

Posted on: December 8, 2011

The next time you replenish tablets in your chlorinator, lubricate the lid oring with a teflon based lubricant. This will extend the life of the oring and help prevent leaks. Contact The Pool Man for any of your service needs.

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

Posted on: November 22, 2011

What is PH? PH is one of the most important factors in pool water balance and it should be tested and adjusted every week. PH is a way to measure the acidity or alkalinity of water. Proper PH balance protects the equipment, the plaster surface, allows the sanitizer to do its best job and it increases swimmer enjoyment. The ideal range for PH is 7.2 – 7.6 ppm (parts per million). Look for our follow-up Pool Service tip tomorrow on what happens when the PH is too high or too low. You can “like” u

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Employee Spotlight at The Pool Man, Your Cypress Pool Builder

Posted on: November 18, 2011

Meet Noble Roberts. He has been with us for 13 years and is still going strong. Noble is our resident fishing expert. When he’s not servicing your pool you’ll find him on one of the local waters with his fishing pole. Thank you Noble for your years of service and we look forward to many more. Check out our facebook page for more information and tips.

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Pool Service Tip from your Houston Pool Builder

Posted on: November 7, 2011

How long does my filter pump need to run when the weather gets cooler? As we start to move into the cooler months, you should decrease the run time of your filtration pump. The exact time varies for each pool but a good starting point is to cut your running time down to 6 hours and monitor the condition of your pool. If you notice any negative change, increase the run time. You might find that you may be able to decrease the run time even more. This process will take a few days but you will

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Pool Service Tip – Houston, is it time to clean my filter?

Posted on: October 26, 2011

How do I know when it is time to clean my filter? The frequency of filter cleans can vary greatly dependant upon the type and size of your pool filter and the bather load (the maximum # of people who can safely swim in your pool at one time) of your pool. Filters that use cartridge media or diatomaceous earth (D.E.) usually need to be cleaned at least bi-annually, while sand filters can go much longer before needing to change out the sand. Both sand & D.E. filters can be backwashed to reduce

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Important Pool Service & Maintenance Tip – Houston, know your Pool Chemicals – Cyanuric Acid

Posted on: October 19, 2011

What do you know about Cyanuric Acid? It is commonly referred to as a pool water stabilizer or conditioner. Cyanuric acid is an odorless, white granular substance. It is often added to chlorine products to increase the longevity of the free chlorine in your pool water by inhibiting it’s destruction by sunlight. Studies have shown that when your pool water has a level of cyanuric acid of 25ppm (parts per million), free chlorine will remain 3 to 5 times longer in the water than it would withou

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The Pool Man, Inc. Employee Spotlight

Posted on: October 18, 2011

Meet Steven Page our Service Manager. Steven handles all of the repair/service calls and all of our weekly cleaning customers. We keep him extremely busy but he makes customer satisfaction his number one goal. Thanks Steven for your dedication to our customer’s needs!

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Swimming Pool Maintenance Tip

Posted on: August 25, 2011

The kids are back in school! Now that your pool will have less usage each day, it’s a good time to check your chemicals. With less usage of your pool, your chemical dosage will change. Keep your chemicals balanced to eliminate problems, especially with these 100+ temps we have been experiencing here in Houston. Extreme weather can play havoc on our Houston pools. Always add less chemicals than what is prescribed – you can come back later and add more if needed. Once you’ve added too much, it’s h

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The Pool Man, Inc. – Houston Pool Builder

Posted on: August 9, 2011

Be a “FAN” of our facebook page! Access to pictures, videos, tips, safety information and more. We’re currently building in Houston, Tomball, Cypress and Magnolia. Let us know what you think!

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The Pool Man, Inc. Houston Pool Builder Videos

Posted on: July 7, 2011

We have added videos to our website and our facebook page! Our first videos are testimonials from some of our customers. We will be adding more including a series of new pool construction videos, “about us” segments and more testimonials.

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Houston Pool Builder Employee Spotlight

Posted on: May 19, 2011

Meet Vidal Lozano. Vidal has been maintaining pools in the Houston area while working at The Pool Man for 20 years. His knowledge and level of customer service is an asset that is greatly appreciated by all. Thank you Vidal!

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Be a part of our Facebook Family

Posted on: May 6, 2011

“LIKE” our facebook page and be a part of the “Poolman Group”. Check out new pictures, tips and trends, Q & A, safety and service issues and much more. Let us know what you want!

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Pool Safety

Posted on: April 28, 2011

We hope everyone is enjoying this great weather. More and more people are getting their pools ‘in shape” for the upcoming season. A quick safety tip about diving in a residential pool – Most backyard pools are not designed for diving and everyone using the pool should be cautioned about that. Backyard pools are normally not deep enough to allow diving and serious head and neck injuries can occur. Please inform family and friends about this concern so that you may continue to enjoy your backyard

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Service Tip

Posted on: April 5, 2011

The warmer weather is on the way and swimming season will soon be here. Make sure your equipment is operating correctly and running for longer periods of time due to the warmer temperatures . Also inspect and clean your filter to avoid problems before you begin enjoying your pool. Contact us if you need help – check out www.poolmaninc.com or call our office – 281-351-2577. We service Houston, Cypress, Tomball, Magnolia and other surrounding areas.

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