ufpoolman
I have been in the swimming pool industry for 11 years and works in almost every aspect of it. I have worked as a lifeguard, pool management, service and maintencance. I have managed a retail store and am a pool expert.
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Great Christmas Morning Spice PunchMy mom has been making this punch every Christmas since I can remember. It is a wonderful drink for those cold December mornings. Make it for your family or a Christmas party.
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How to Teach a Labrador to SitI own a 1 and a half year old black lab named Tucker. I taught him to sit when he was only 2 months old a lot easier than I thought. Here are the steps I used to teach him. I am no dog expert, but I used my own techniques to train mine.
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How to Raise Calcium Hardness in Swimming PoolsSwimming pools must have calcium. If you do not provide it, the water will start to break down the vinyl liner or PVC pipe and extract the calcium.
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How to Raise PH in Swimming PoolsWhen the pH in a pool gets too low, it will cause damage to the pool pumps and filter. Acidic water will corrode metallic items and be very uncomfortable to the swimmers in the swimming pool.
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How to Raise Total Alkalinity in Swimming PoolsTotal alkalinity is a reading of how basic or acidic you're swimming pool water is. Total alkalinity acts as a buffer to the pH and prevents a lot of the pH bounce you're pool experiences when the alkalinity is low
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How to Shock Swimming PoolsShocking your pool means to raise the chlorine level in your pool to reach breakpoint chlorination. You need to shock the pool weekly to eliminate any build up of chlorine that is used up to eliminate bacteria and algae that can build up in your pool.
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How to Acid Wash Gunite Swimming PoolsIf you are ready to open you're gunite or plaster swimming pool and it looks ugly and stained, it may be time to drain and acid wash the swimming pool.
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How to Lower PH in Swimming PoolsThe pH level in a swimming pool is very important to maintain because when it changes, it can cause damage to the pumps and filter and discomfort to the bathers using the swimming pool.
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How to Prime Swimming Pool PumpsCan't get your swimming pool pump to prime up and begin proper circulation? If your pump basket is not filling with water completely, then you have air getting into the system and it is not working properly.
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How to Patch Swimming Pool Vinyl LinersHave you located a hole, tear, or rip in your vinyl liner? Follow these steps to patch it. I recommend using a kit from Boxer. They make a quality product that will hold and it is reasonably priced.