The following article is from Kim Skinner — part of the research team of onBalance. I received this via email from Kim a few days ago. Enjoy. __________________________________________________________________________ By Kim …
Total Alkalinity – What is it exactly?
There are several phrases and terms used to describe Total Alkalinity (TA): The buffering capacity of water Water’s ability to neutralize acid The pH stabilizer The ability of water to …
pH Adjustment Dosage Charts
A swimming pool in optimium performing condition–one that is healthy and safe as possible–should be the goal of every Certified Pool Operator. And keeping the pool water balanced is a …
Baking Soda or Soda Ash?
When we discuss pool water balance in our CPO classes (as we did this past Thursday and Friday in Anaheim, March 10-11, 2011), I make a statement like: “In our …
Pool Water Chemistry – Disinfection and Balance
We had another full house in San Diego at our CPO class this past Thursday and Friday, September 9-10. It was an interesting group of property managers, facility maintenance …
Keeping Records – A Never Ending Task
We had our second installment of our CPO presentation for Archstone Apartments. This past Thursday and Friday, September 2-3, we were at their regional HQ in Santa Ana – a …
Filter Sizing
We had the privilege of having one of PoolCorp’s finest employees attend our CPO class in Anaheim this past Thursday and Friday, April 22-23: Cuauhtemoc Nino, from the Superior Pool …
What Exactly is pH?
Ever seen Palm trees in front of snow-covered mountains!–well, we did! As we drove to SCP-Riverside for our CPO class, this past Thursday and Friday, April 8-9 the view was …
Palm Desert – again – August 7-8
Our second class in Palm Desert was yet another great success! Thanks to the crew at National Pool Tile, Palm Desert — especially Renee #2 (as we call her) — …