Tag Archives: water chemistry

Ask the pool team: a bunch of questions about an old gunite pool

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Pietila Pools

I would love to know what you think about us installing a vinyl liner in our pool. It has a horrible leaking problem and the covers for the main drain desperately need to be replaced. Also, when the pool was … Continue reading →

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Water Chemistry Resources

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Pietila Pools

Water Balance This calculator tells you how much of which chemical is needed in order to balance your water. Enter your test results from your favorite AquaChek test kit and get a prescription for your pool or spa water. Langelier … Continue reading →

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Test Strips are a must have in your supply closet…

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Pietila Pools

Test kits are a must have in your supply closet. As a pool owner, you have a responsibility to keep the water chemistry in your pool stable. This is for a number of reasons. The water chemistry affects not only … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 26, 2010 by Pietila Pools

My pool chemical levels are showing a high ph. How can I change this? We always check alkalinity and adjust that first, and then deal with the ph. The muratic acid (highly caustic, don’t splash on you or the pool … Continue reading →

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How can I figure out the volume in gallons of water in my pool?

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Pietila Pools

You should know the volume of water in your pool for adding chemicals, and have the overall stats about your pool. To figure out the volume of water in gallons in your pool, you can use on of the two … Continue reading →

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It seems that a lot of Michigan Pool owners are asking these questions…

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Pietila Pools

I’ve been fielding a lot of calls from pool owners with interesting things going on in their pools. From green water to a rough surface on their gunite pool, there are things that go well, and not so well with … Continue reading →

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