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ep. 78 Why you still get algae even though your pool chemistry is good.

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Frank and Jacque discuss a customer that could not get rid of mustard algae no matter how much chemicals he used. Chemistry is the one of the 5 basics that he had right.

You must fix the cause of the problems in a pool, not just treat the symptoms of the problem. Frank goes step by step on all the things this pool owner had working against him.

00:00 - 0400 introduction

04:01 - why is pool water in north texas getting so warm. Higher humidity slows evaporation. evaporation cools the water.

05:50 - retail customer is treating his pool for algae, but it keeps coming back. his water chemistry is the only part of the 5 basics he was doing right.

10:10 - as pool water ages it becomes more difficult to control.

14:25 - weir doors make skimmers work like they are designed to work

15:26 - set pool returns to properly circulate the pool

17:10 - spas do not need more return than necessary. do not starve your pool of circulation to over serve the spa

18:28 - set up spa to circulate well. circulate the footwell of the spa

20:00 - easy way to remove dirt from spa

21:50 - brushing your pool is critical

23:05 - empty pump and skimmer baskets

23:15 - save money and circulate more water by taking advantage of variable speed pumps

24:00 - don't run you booster pumps for pool cleaners more than necessary

25: 02 - monitor filter pressure, and clean your filter as needed, know your clean pressure


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