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What are phosphates?

Posted by Derek Sutphin - March 20, 2013 - Pool 101
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Phosphates & Nitrogen are 2 naturally occurring elements in nature. Phosphorous is a mineral & nitrogen is a gas. In nature, they don’t cause or contribute to pool problems. However when they are “added” to the pool water, problems can arise — especially in a poorly maintained situation. The two most significant problems are moderate [...]

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Water Analysis: What We Test and Why We Test for It

Posted by Derek Sutphin - July 18, 2011 - Money Savings, Pool 101, Products
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Water Analysis

One of the most crucial steps to keeping your pool clean and clear this summer is balancing the water chemistry. It is no surprise that this task is dreaded by pool owners, having to determine the current levels for several different chemicals, then compare that to the recommended ranges for each chemical, then determining how [...]

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Product Review: DuoGuard Tablets

Posted by Derek Sutphin - June 22, 2011 - Products
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GLB DuoGuard Tablets

Our new chemical line, GLB Chemicals, carries a chlorine tablet specially designed to provide extra strength algae prevention. This product, called GLB DuoGuard Tablets, is a 3-inch stabilized tablets containing a copper sulfate to fight algae, which is not found in standard 3-inch chlorine tablets. This provides extra protection against algae blooms, which helps keep [...]

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