Swim Chem’s Comprehensive Conservation Awareness At Swim Chem we are committed to helping our customers conserve as much water and energy as possible. In today’s world everyone is more aware that resources are limited. It is important to be more water and energy efficient in operating our homes and businesses. Swim Chem works closely with the California Pool and Spa Association. We are committed to setting […]
We are obviously all concerned with the electricity crisis that we are facing here in California. Conservation should be in all of our minds. However, as a pool owner you must make decisions that will conserve when possible, yet still provide you with the crystal clear water that we all enjoy and protect the investment that you have made in your backyard! Remember inadequate filtration can lead to cloudy water […]
Extreme rainfall can sometimes cause problems with swimming pools. They may get hazy or even slightly green afterwards! This is caused by all of the impurities washing into the pool with the rain! In extreme cases, yards with poor drainage or design can even get excess runoff of rainwater into the pool. Sometimes planter areas overflow into the pool and take dirt with it! Some pools may even turn a […]
Extremely cold freezing temperatures are forecast for later this week. When we encounter temperatures approaching 32 degrees and below, action must be taken to protect your swimming pool equipment and piping. We all know that standing water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. When water freezes, it expands, or grows in space. This expansion can cause damage by breaking plastic pipe or plastic pumps and filters. It can even crack bronze […]
Dear Customer: Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs bring years of enjoyment. They give you an opportunity to spend time with friends and family, while providing many health and fitness benefits. Swim Chem and the California Spa and Pool Industry Education Council (SPEC) reminds you to make sure your pool is ready for summer. Following a few guidelines can help assure that you’ll have a positive, safe, enjoyable experience. […]
Iron Stains One of the most common stains found in swimming pools and spas is from iron. Iron staining is a result of ferrous oxide (rust) coming out of solution (precipitating) and depositing on the interior surfaces and components of the pool. The color of iron stains ranges from light yellow to dark brown. The resultant color will vary depending on the amount of iron present, the length of time […]
Definition: Plaster that has been altered in color by the addition of a dye. The most common color variations are blacks, grays and browns, although other shades may be created by the plasterer. Colored plaster has the same characteristics as white plaster, although staining, etching, crazing and scaling phenomena are frequently more noticeable on colored plaster. Performance Standard: It is the nature of colored plaster that it will accentuate all […]
The rules are simple; follow them The rules seem simple enough for anyone to grasp: Wear your life vest while you’re boating. Learn to swim. Swim near a lifeguard; don’t go swimming alone. Don’t go swimming after you’ve been drinking. Remember, the river is stronger than you are; check water conditions and swim with the current. No matter how simple these common-sense rules are, though, they are not enough. The […]
The National Swimming Pool Safety Committee offers parents and pool/spa owners the following tips to help prevent child drownings and near-drownings. Supervision Never take your eyes off a child when he or she is in or near any body of water, even for a second. Don’t rely solely on barriers, such as fences or walls. There is no substitute for constant supervision. Keep toys, tricycles, and other children’s playthings […]
THE BAD NEWS: California is in the fourth year of a drought! Water conservation measures of 20% – 40% are being promoted and in some locals mandated! We are working through the California Pool & Spa Association(CPSA)to protect your rights as owners of swimming pools and to promote sensible water conservation measures! THE GOOD NEWS: Congratulations, as a residential swimming pool owner, you are already conserving water compared to what […]
