We do ask that you remove the cover yourself and reinstall it once your service is complete for the week. Solar covers offer an alternative way to heat your pool in the winter without added costs of running a heat pump in Florida.
People think of Florida as always being hot, but we do get cooler weather. Some people do not wish to have a pool heater, however, if you would like to extend your swimming season, you should consider a heater. A solar heating system can extend your swimming season a couple of months earlier and a couple of months later, but probably can't heat your pool year round. A gas or other fuel-based heater can provide year round swimming and provide comfort whenever you wish to enjoy your pool.
Chlorine in swimming pools kills the germs that may make people sick, but it takes time. Chlorine in properly disinfected pools kills most germs.
Also, many things can reduce chlorine levels in pool water. Some examples are sunlight, dirt, debris, and material from swimmer’s bodies.
Weekly pool service allows us to check and maintain the proper chemical levels in your pool so you can continue to enjoy a pool that is healthy and clean.
You should first purchase of a nice leaf rake. There are also chemical products which are used to keep surface tension high, moving small debris to the sides of the pool. Another possible problem could be the pool skimmer. Make sure it is operating properly so that it creates a draw or "waterfall" into the skimmer basket. Also check that the water level is not so high that it is above the opening of the skimmer.
Weekly pool service allows us to skim your pool properly once a week and check your skimmer baskets for any issues that may have arisen.
Calcium deposits usually originate from grout or setting mortar. To remove, scrape it off the pool tile. Another method for removing calcium deposits is the pumice stone. Pumice is a light porous glassy lava stone that can be rubbed over a pool stain to remove it. You can get a pumice stone that can attach to your telescopic pole or a pumice stone that has a handle you can swim with.
At Grosenbacher pool service, we can check your calcium deposits that have built up on your pool and help you identify the issues and help you get rid of them problem.
How long you should wait to swim depends on the chemicals you are adding. Typically, you will want to wait for the water to turn over one full time (all the water to pass through the filter), which typically takes 8 to 12 hours.
Some chemicals are swim safe in as little as 30 minutes but you should always check the manufacturers warning. We will advise you of any swim restrictions when we are servicing your pool.
An uncovered pool can lose up to ½” of water per day if weather conditions are conducive, due to evaporating water. If you are losing more than ½” per day, you probably have a leak and we can begin to try finding where it is.
The length of time one needs to run the circulation pump depends one a few different factors unique to every pool. Circulation time depends on how the circulation system was designed and what the pool’s re-circulation rate is. The following are good rules of thumb for conventional, single speed pool pumps, the minimum should be 10-12 hours per day
If you have a variable speed pump, it is typically best to circulate the pool 24 hours per day at the lowest speed that allows skimmers to work and also achieve proper turnover of the water.
Most people hear the word Salt-Water and immediately think they will be swimming in the Gulf of Mexico in their own pool. That is not that case with Salt water pool systems. They make a continuous stream of chlorine out of salt. The result is water that is more comfortable to swimmers. Commonly known as “salt chlorinators." This type of system converts the water salt into chlorine and makes the swimming more enjoyable and less harsh to skin and hair than conventional Chlorine pools.
This condition is a result of insufficient filtration or an indication of a problem with your filtration system. It may also be an indication of a lack of chlorine or sanitizer–especially after a heavy bather load. Sometimes, if the pool has painted surfaces under the water, this could indicate the paint is not longer holding and is chalking/flaking into the pool water.