Understanding whether CYA acts as a UV shield or causes chlorine lock can help you optimize pool maintenance—discover the key differences to keep your water crystal clear.
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Dealing With High Phosphates: Problem or Distraction?
Lurking beneath high phosphate levels are environmental concerns that demand attention beyond mere removal efforts to protect water health.
UV and Ozone: Secondary Disinfection Explained for Humans
Ozone and UV secondary disinfection methods effectively eliminate remaining water pathogens, but how do they work together to ensure safety?
Shock Vs Superchlorination: Are They Actually the Same Thing?
What’s the difference between shock and superchlorination, and why does understanding it matter for your pool’s health? Keep reading to find out.
Scale Vs Biofilm: Two Slimes, Two Totally Different Solutions
A clear understanding of scale versus biofilm reveals two different problems requiring distinct solutions; discover which approach best suits your water system needs.
Flocculants Vs Clarifiers: Which One Solves Your Cloudy Water?
Discover whether flocculants or clarifiers are better for your cloudy water and how to choose the right solution for clearer results.
Combined Chlorine and Chloramines: The Smell That Screams Trouble
Diving into combined chlorine and chloramines reveals a troubling smell that signals water quality issues you can’t ignore.
Breakpoint Chlorination: The Shock Math Nobody Taught You
Gaining mastery of breakpoint chlorination’s shock math unlocks the key to safe, effective water disinfection—discover what nobody taught you.
Cyanuric Acid (CYA): The ‘sunscreen’ Your Chlorine Needs—And When It Backfires
Mysterious yet essential, Cyanuric Acid protects chlorine from UV damage but can backfire if levels aren’t properly managed.