{"id":1794,"date":"2022-03-30T18:08:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T18:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/22001\/?page_id=1794"},"modified":"2022-05-03T00:41:42","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T04:41:42","slug":"pool-care-knowledge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/pool-care-knowledge\/","title":{"rendered":"Pool Care Knowledge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-medium:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-padding-left-medium:0px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"homehero\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-align-content-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column 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5_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2vh;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:2vh;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-top-medium:1vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:1vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-large:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-large:1vw;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1vw;--awb-spacing-left-small:1vw;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one upcs_h1\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Knowledge<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two upcs_h2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Staatliches&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;\">Keeping pools healthy and safe.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Trust us and we\u2019ll prove you right. Our commitment to you is our highest priority. Honesty, reliability, and trust are the cornerstones of our business. With more than 20 years of experience in the swimming pool industry, our trusted experts understand it is not just about cleaning your pool, but also about consistently doing the little things well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2vh;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:2vh;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-large:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-large:1vw;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element md-text-align-center\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1527\" alt=\"The Ultra Pool Care Squad ensuring your pool is properly sanitized\" title=\"Illustration_Knowledge-Algae-2\" src=\"https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Algae-2.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Algae-2-200x255.webp 200w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Algae-2-400x509.webp 400w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Algae-2-600x764.webp 600w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Algae-2-800x1018.webp 800w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Algae-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2vh;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:2vh;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-top-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-large:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1vw;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-margin-top-medium:6vh;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:6vh;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-margin-top-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three upcs_h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">What is the Science behind Properly Balanced Water Chemistry?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Just when you thought you could leave your high school chemistry class behind, we had to bring up this topic. Fear not! Even if you slumbered during class, we can bring you up to sufficient speed to understand what your swimming pool water needs to keep it clean, clear, and healthy. No periodic tables required. If you want to keep your swimming pool water clear and clean, you just need to keep its chemistry balanced. If the chemistry is off, no amount of vacuuming, scrubbing, or filtering is going to do the trick.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-top mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-inactive-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-active-border-color:#009aff;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8412a86038bd1cf8275\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-balancing\" href=\"#tab-8412a86038bd1cf8275\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Balancing<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-668dbdfcba4b1f692ee\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-sanitizing\" href=\"#tab-668dbdfcba4b1f692ee\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Sanitizing<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-308c989ba290da1bb51\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-monitoring\" href=\"#tab-308c989ba290da1bb51\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Monitoring<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8412a86038bd1cf8275\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-balancing\" href=\"#tab-8412a86038bd1cf8275\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Balancing<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-balancing\" id=\"tab-8412a86038bd1cf8275\">The basics of pool water chemistry include its pH level, the total alkalinity, and calcium hardness. Working together, these elements create the best environment for successful swimming pool sanitization.<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-668dbdfcba4b1f692ee\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-sanitizing\" href=\"#tab-668dbdfcba4b1f692ee\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Sanitizing<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-sanitizing\" id=\"tab-668dbdfcba4b1f692ee\">Pool sanitation requires a sanitizing agent to destroy bacteria and other microorganisms that gather. Sanitizing agents include chlorine (the front runner), as well as bromine, biguanide or minerals that act as sanitizers. Pool stabilizers help protect the chlorine from the UV rays of the sun that will burn it off.<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-308c989ba290da1bb51\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-monitoring\" href=\"#tab-308c989ba290da1bb51\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Monitoring<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-monitoring\" id=\"tab-308c989ba290da1bb51\">Pool water should be routinely tested and test results should be measured against the LSI, or Langelier Saturation Index. These results will indicate if the pool water has become acidic and corrosive, or alkaline and prone to scaling. If necessary, the water can then be treated to again achieve a healthy, neutral state.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four upcs_h4\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">High pH + Low Chlorine = Algae in Bloom<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Keeping your swimming pool free of algae blooms is a dance between chemical balance, sanitizer levels, regular water filtration, general cleaning of the swimming pool area and regular brushing of the pool walls.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Always present in pools \u2013 even in super clean ones \u2013 green, yellow and blue-green algae lie in wait for the perfect opportunity to bloom. When the chlorine levels drop and the pH rise, or if the pump and filter are not up to snuff, it is \u201cgame on\u201d for algae.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Algae multiplies quickly, especially on warm, sunny days. Photosynthesis is what allows it to grow. Algae can grow in the shade, but it really accelerates the growth process in the sun. And algae has a smorgasbord of food available to survive in and around your pool. From specks of dust to any contaminant that finds its way into contact with algae, it\u2019s a veritable feed bag.<\/p>\n<p>The good news? You can get rid of it. Just don\u2019t overlook it for an appreciable amount of time, or you will be spending an appreciable amount of money showing it the door. Before it gets out of control, you need to put it in its place. Using prevention methods, you can also ensure it doesn\u2019t return.<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four upcs_h4\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">What Happens when Algae goes Wack<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#ff5b5a;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Algae clouds and discolors pool water, making it gross and slimy<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Algae releases carbon dioxide causing the pH level to rise<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Algae spores can collect in your pool&#8217;s filter and reduce its effectiveness over time<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Algae interferes with the overall effectiveness of Chlorine, requiring more to be used<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Algae can be a safe spot for E-coli bacteria to gather<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Algae blooms reduce visibility and can create potential barriers to rescue attempts<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:6vw;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:6vw;--awb-padding-top-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:6vw;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:6vw;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:6vw;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:6vw;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:6vh;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:6vh;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2vh;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:2vh;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-large:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-large:1vw;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-margin-top-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1527\" alt=\"The Ultra Pool Care Squad fighting grime buildup in the pool\" title=\"Illustration_Knowledge-Grime-2-2\" src=\"https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Grime-2-2.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Grime-2-2-200x255.webp 200w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Grime-2-2-400x509.webp 400w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Grime-2-2-600x764.webp 600w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Grime-2-2-800x1018.webp 800w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-Grime-2-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2vh;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:2vh;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-top-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1vw;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-margin-top-medium:6vh;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:6vh;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-margin-top-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four upcs_h4\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Grimey Organic Waste Buildup<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Pools acquire scummy grime lines when organic waste builds up in the water; a collection of residue left from oils, cosmetics, hair products, suntan lotions, dead skin cells, sweat, soil, insect and plant fragments.<\/p>\n<p>Your pool&#8217;s <span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">skimmer will remove leaves and insects and other <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">large debris<\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family);\"><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">, but the finer matter and particulates will <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">attach to the top edge of the pool appearing as a black water line, and will<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"> eventually <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">settle at the bottom of the pool forming a layer of sediment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Grime and debris can me removed with an enzyme chemical, which basically eats the grime. The enzyme is also commonly added to pools weekly as a preventative measure, though doing so requires more frequent filter cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Pool pumps, filters and vacuums aid in keeping the bottom of the pool clean from sediment build up. This equipment must be regularly rinsed and cleaned ensuring the whole system remains effective in keeping pools safe, clean and ready for fun.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four upcs_h4\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Contributors of Organic Waste Buildup<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#ff5b5a;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Oils &amp; Suntan Lotions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Cosmetics &amp; Hair Products<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Dead Skin Cells<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Sweat<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Insect fragments<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Plant fragments<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Soil<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:6vw;--awb-padding-bottom:2vh;--awb-padding-left:6vw;--awb-padding-top-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:6vw;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:6vw;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:6vw;--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-padding-left-small:6vw;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:2vh;--awb-margin-top-medium:6vh;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:6vh;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2vh;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:2vh;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-large:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-large:1vw;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-margin-top-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"943\" alt=\"The Ultra Pool Care Squad fighting calcium imbalances in the pool\" title=\"Illustration_Knowledge-CalciumHardness-2\" src=\"https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-CalciumHardness-2.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-CalciumHardness-2-200x157.webp 200w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-CalciumHardness-2-400x314.webp 400w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-CalciumHardness-2-600x472.webp 600w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-CalciumHardness-2-800x629.webp 800w, https:\/\/ultrapoolcaresquad.com\/westtexas-22001\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Illustration_Knowledge-CalciumHardness-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2vh;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:2vh;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-top-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-large:1vw;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-margin-top-medium:6vh;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1vw;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:6vh;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-margin-top-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four upcs_h4\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Just enough Calcium&#8230; but not too much!<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Calcium hardness is the measure of how soft or hard your swimming pool water is. It also is a measure of how much dissolved calcium and magnesium exists in your pool. Calcium goes hand-in-hand with the water\u2019s pH and total alkalinity, so it is imperative that the calcium hardness is balanced to prevent your pool water from scaling or becoming corrosive.<\/p>\n<p>Calcium occurs naturally in pools and it is a necessary component of a healthy swimming pool. <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family);\"><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Too much calcium is usually caused by improper pH, fluctuating temperatures and natural evaporation. Excess <\/span><\/span>calcium can be irritating to swimmers&#8217; eyes and skin and<span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family);\"><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"> leads to<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"> a scaly white buildup on surfaces around the pool. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>If the swimming pool is lacking in calcium, the water will try to balance itself by extracting calcium from plaster pool walls in order to obtain the mineral it needs. Vinyl or fiberglass pools are still not safe as the calcium-deprived water will strike metal fittings and heat exchangers, too. This will lead to corrosion that can destroy those fittings and lead to small leaks and unsightly rust stains on the surfaces of your pool and in your pool equipment.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family);\"><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">So, it is vitally important to maintain just the right amount of calcium levels in your swimming pool. Just enough, but not too <\/span><\/span>much.<span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family);\"><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"> The right balance for calcium content in a pool should be in the range of 100-400 ppm. If your pool is lacking in calcium, a pool water hardness increaser can be added. If your pool has excess calcium, then a sequestering agent can be added.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four upcs_h4\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Issues Brought On by Calcium Imbalances<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#ff5b5a;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Scaly White Buildup<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Unsightly Rust Stains<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Corroded Metal Fittings<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Small Leaks in Pool Equipment<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Swimmer Eye and Skin Irritation<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Degradation of Plaster Pool Walls<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:2vh;--awb-padding-right:6vw;--awb-padding-bottom:2vh;--awb-padding-left:6vw;--awb-padding-top-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:6vw;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:6vw;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:6vw;--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-padding-left-small:6vw;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-top-medium:6vh;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:50px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-top-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three upcs_h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Chlorine vs Saltwater Generators<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Saltwater Pools are becoming increasingly popular due to their low-maintenance and low-chemical aspects. While a saltwater pool is not like ocean water, it also does not mean that no chlorine is present. Salt water pools are simply fresh water that has had salt added at a lower level than what you would encounter in ocean water<\/p>\n<p>So which is the best method for maintaining properly balanced water? When it comes to the debate, it mostly boils down to individual perspective. What would you rather invest more of: time or money?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-top-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four upcs_h4\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Chlorine Pools<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Chlorine pools require weekly additions of Chlorine in stick, liquid or tablet form and attentive monitoring. A balancing agent is also added to mitigate adverse effects.<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#00af9c;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-4 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Lower Initial Cost<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Uses Minimal Energy<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Requires Less Equipment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#ff5b5a;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-5 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>More Expensive to Maintain<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Greater Concentration of Chlorine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Irritating \/ Damaging to Eyes, Hair &amp; Skin<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Secure Storage of Hazardous Chemicals<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Damaging to Fixtures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-padding-top-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-right-medium:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vh;--awb-padding-left-medium:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:1vh;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1vh;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four upcs_h4\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Salt Water Pools<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>Saltwater pools rely on electrolysis to create natural chlorine. Proper water balance is maintained as the generator converts the salt into enough chlorine to clean the pool.<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#00af9c;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-6 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Lower Daily Operating Costs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Lower Maintenance<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Lower Chlorine Concentration<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#ff5b5a;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-7 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Expensive Installation<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Uses More Energy<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Requires a Specialist for Repairs<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-exclamation fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Damaging to Fixtures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1794","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.3 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - 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