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Types of Water Garden and Pond Ideas
There are four principal types of water garden or garden pool construction for the gardener to choose from: making a pool in concrete; fitting pre-shaped pools made of plastic materials such as Fibreglass; adapting old containers such as tubs, baths...
4 commentsI slept with Electric Eels
Caught in the dark in a steep canyon in the Cook Islands; spending the night with electric eels flashing in the stream I was in...
66 commentsI Had the Worst Pool Algae This Spring
The pool algae this spring was the worst I had ever seen, I even used a winterizing kit, and it was still dark green, with black algae. The chemicals and pool filter were a losing battle, and the algae were winning.
2 commentsPool Water pH
To make the most of your swimming pool and avoid higher pool maintenance costs, pay close attention to pool water pH. If pool water pH is too low or too high, it will cause problems for swimmers and for the pool.
0 commentsHow to keep a pool from getting algae
If you are experiencing algae problems on a regular basis, chances are your water is not balanced correctly. You've shocked it, added algaecide, keep chlorine tablets in it yet you are still having problems...
0 commentsThe Ugly Truth about Public Swimming Pools and Recreational Water Illnesses
While reading this morning's newspaper, this headline caught my eye: "Phoenix closes all city pools." The article explained that an intestinal parasite called Cryptosporidium was discovered at one location. There is one confirmed case in addition to...
21 commentsSwimming Pool Circulation - Physics
In the pool business there are many reasons why pool builders should have paid attention in high school. Alas, many did not so doing this sort of math can hurt their brains. Trust me, this water stuff can be...
4 commentsImagination makes us Endless
Water Parks: Most Refreshing Family Outing Every family in the world has gone to a water park at least once. It is the best getaway to escape from the clenches of the summer heat. Everyone in the family, may it be the parent or the child will have...
2 commentsHow to lower stabilizer in swimming pool
First thing's first here. You can not add chemicals to lower stabilizer. Cyanauric acid (stabilizer) can be added, but in order to lower it, the pool needs to be diluted with fresh water. There is no chemical...
0 commentsSwimming Pool Accessories - Pool Design Options
I work as a design consultant for a swimming pool contractor in Florida, and I thought it might be fun to share some of the super cool ideas I have rolling around in my head. I like the pool to look and feel...
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