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Educational Resources

Turnover Rate Vs Circulation: Stop Confusing These Two

differentiate turnover and circulation

Likewise, understanding the crucial differences between turnover rate and circulation can significantly impact your workforce management strategies—continue reading to learn how.

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

Educational Resources

TDS in Pools: When ‘Dissolved Stuff’ Starts Ruining Your Water

pool tds levels rising

When the total dissolved solids (TDS) in your pool reach high levels—often…

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

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Combined Chlorine and Chloramines: The Smell That Screams Trouble

unpleasant smell from disinfectants

Diving into combined chlorine and chloramines reveals a troubling smell that signals water quality issues you can’t ignore.

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

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Hypochlorous Acid 101: The Real Killer Behind Your ‘Chlorine’

understanding hypochlorous acid

Pure and powerful, hypochlorous acid outperforms traditional chlorine by quickly destroying pathogens—discover why it’s revolutionizing disinfection and what makes it so effective.

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

Educational Resources

Calcium Hardness: Prevent Pitted Plaster and White Crust Rings

maintain calcium hardness levels

With proper calcium hardness levels, you can prevent pitted plaster and white crust rings, ensuring your pool remains pristine—learn how to maintain ideal levels.

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

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Total Alkalinity: Why Ph Keeps Drifting—And How to Fix the Bounce

balancing ph with alkalinity

Bouncing pH levels often stem from improper total alkalinity; learn how to fix this common issue and keep your pool water balanced.

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

Educational Resources

Langelier Saturation Index: Stop Scaling and Etching With One Formula

prevent scaling and etching

Understanding the Langelier Saturation Index can help you prevent scaling and etching—discover how one simple formula can make all the difference.

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

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ORP in Plain English: Can a Sensor Really Tell If Your Water Is Safe?

water safety sensor accuracy

Good ORP readings indicate oxidizing potential, but understanding if your water is truly safe requires exploring further—discover why in this guide.

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

Educational Resources

Breakpoint Chlorination: The Shock Math Nobody Taught You

understanding chlorination shock procedures

Gaining mastery of breakpoint chlorination’s shock math unlocks the key to safe, effective water disinfection—discover what nobody taught you.

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

Educational Resources

Cyanuric Acid (CYA): The ‘sunscreen’ Your Chlorine Needs—And When It Backfires

cyanuric acid s chlorine protection

Mysterious yet essential, Cyanuric Acid protects chlorine from UV damage but can backfire if levels aren’t properly managed.

Pool Lexicon Team
August 16, 2025

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Industry Trends and Innovations

Stanley Black & Decker To Sell Excel Industries Business To Bad Boy Mowers

Search and coverage interest has risen around Excel Industries and Bad Boy Mowers, but…

Pool Lexicon Team
September 26, 2026

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Vetted

15 Best Cartridge Pool Filters for Crystal-Clear Water in 2026

I compared the leading cartridge pool filters of 2026, from Pentair CCP420 replacements…

Pool Lexicon Team
September 26, 2026

15 Best LED Floating Pool Lights for 2026

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15 Best LED Floating Pool Lights for 2026

I compared 15 LED floating pool lights on brightness, battery life, waterproofing and…

Pool Lexicon Team
September 26, 2026

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Chemistry & Water Science

Before AI Runs Your Pool Business, See How It Handles a Bad Week

Kimi K3 placed second in Firmulate’s business wargame, beating three Western models.…

Pool Lexicon Team
September 26, 2026