Outdoor showers largely increase convenience for swimmers. They can help preserve floors, prevent illness, keep pool water cleaner, and more! Most people know it’s important to shower before and after a swim. However, traveling from an inside shower to the pool is often a hassle. Tracking dirt inside and dripping water can be an inconvenience [...]
Enzymes are one of the most effective methods of destroying organic matter; including oils, fats, detergents, dirt, and pollen. You may find these types of materials in a pool with a high swimmer load. This organic material can build up on a pool’s water surface and form a line along pool walls, commonly referred to [...]
Pool automation can take much of the hassle out of operating and maintaining your pool. For many in the commercial pool business automation is no longer an upgrade but a standard feature. There are systems for just about every task you can imagine; from pH adjustments, salt generation, heating, and pumps. You can even update [...]
Cool, Dry, and Ventilated Pool chemicals should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Garages are generally not the best place to store pool chemicals unless they are locked in a storage bin or cabinet. Oxidizers and strong acids corrode metal and can cause heavy rusting of pool, electrical, and other equipment stored in [...]
Summer algae outbreaks are every pool owner's nightmare. Without proper care and maintenance, swimming pools and spas (especially ones in high demand over the summer), are prone to some form of algae. When it comes to mitigating algae growth, understanding what it thrives on is the first step in taking control over your pool’s health. [...]
What do you do when your pool is under attack by algae? The short answer -- Call American Pool! Hiring a pool maintenance technician to monitor and treat your pool is the best way to avoid a green pool disaster. Experienced service professionals know algae, second to chemical imbalance, is one of the more frequent [...]
Any knowledgeable pool manager understands the importance of having a working eyewash station on-site. Eyewash stations are both an OSHA and ANSI requirement for work areas that contain corrosive substances. At your facility corrosive substances include chlorine, muriatic acid, algaecide, and any other chemical used to keep your pool both clean and clear throughout the [...]
Far beyond having lifeguards to keep watch over patrons, pool safety starts with the water -- more specifically the chemicals used to keep the water hygienic and safe. In order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for you and your patrons safe we’ve compiled a guide to walk you through the tips and tricks [...]
Testing the water of your facility's swimming pool is one of the most important aspects of proper maintenance and pool compliance.
OSHA and the US Environmental Protection Agency stress the importance of exercising caution when working with chemicals as potent as the ones used in pools.
