Probably everyone in the pool industry has the heard the statement; “Water chemistry (aggressive water) has the most profound effect…
by Que at onBalance Remember sitting in high school math class, griping along with the other students about why we…
Using the Langelier Saturation Index as a guide for maintaining proper pool water balance and to protect pool plaster has…
While service techs go about their business taking care of various swimming pool’s chemical balance, and specifically after they lower…
Many industry people probably think that the controversy surrounding certain pool plaster problems and whether they are caused by “aggressive…
The Portland Cement Association published a document in 1966 titled “Surface Discoloration of Concrete Flatwork” (PCA publication RX203). This landmark…
There are proper steps to follow for the making of durable pool plaster. There are also improper practices that can…
During the early 1970’s while managing my father’s pool plastering company, I would occasionally see little calcium nodules (crusty or…
It appears that changes to the pool industry’s recommended parameters for chlorine and pH levels is forthcoming. The current…
I have gathered a few thoughts about the bicarb start-up procedure. This is the session that always seems to generate…