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Use the search below to find an article that may help resolve your pool question. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. If you are not finding the answer to your question, feel free to email us at [support@poolsharkh2o.com](mailto:support@poolsharkh2o.com) and we can try to help. [![Pool Chemical Log Sheet Excel](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Example%20of%20Pool%20Logs.png)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-chemical-log-sheet-excel) # [Pool Chemical Log Sheet Excel](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-chemical-log-sheet-excel) May 31, 2022 Keeping swimming pool logs is an essential part of managing public or commercial pools. There are many ways that you can maintain swimming pool logs, including printable pool log sheets, buying pool maintenance log books, and printing out your own pool log sheets. [![The Ultimate Guide to Swimming Pool Logs](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Example%20of%20Pool%20Logs.png)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-logs) # [The Ultimate Guide to Swimming Pool Logs](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-logs) May 03, 2022 Why Do We Keep Swimming Pool Logs? Nearly every commercial swimming pool is required by law to have accurate records of the swimming pool tests performed. These are called “Pool Logs” or sometimes “Swimming Pool Logs”. The frequency of these tests is determined by your local health agency. Some require hourly testing, while others require daily testing. Check with your local health inspection... [![How to Lower pH in Pools, Water Parks and Water Features](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Water%20Park%20Ph.png)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/lower-pool-ph) # [How to Lower pH in Pools, Water Parks and Water Features](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/lower-pool-ph) Apr 14, 2022 All aquatic venues are different. Just like no two pools are the same. They all have one thing in common: They need to be safe. This includes the quality of the water. Testing and balancing your water is crucial to maintaining clean, clear, and, most importantly, safe for the bathers. [![Public Pool Staffing](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Public%20Pool%20Staffing.png)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/public-pool-staffing) # [Public Pool Staffing](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/public-pool-staffing) Apr 11, 2022 It has definitely been a crazy couple of years with Covid-19. Not to mention the fires that happened in chemical factories. With boats having to be quarantined and docked for 14 days prior to unloading, it’s no wonder we are having supply issues. These issues include but are not limited to, chlorine and other sanitizers, automation systems, pumps and other equipment, valves or other PVC-related... [![Streamline Commercial Pool Staff Communication](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Commercial%20Pool%20Logbook%20Dashboard.png)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/streamline-commercial-pool-staff-communication) # [Streamline Commercial Pool Staff Communication](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/streamline-commercial-pool-staff-communication) Apr 04, 2022 Communication between pool staff can be challenging for many aquatics teams, especially if the pools are in different locations. Often, staff testing the water chemical levels are not the same people tasked with adding chemicals to the pool. If the pool needs chemical adjustment it can take time to track someone down. Voicemails left for the Certified Pool Operator (CPO) may not be heard right... 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[![How to Maintain a Salt Pool](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Group%20of%20girls%20in%20a%20swimming%20pool%20enjoying%20their%20holidays.jpeg)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/maintain-salt-pool) # [How to Maintain a Salt Pool](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/maintain-salt-pool) Mar 24, 2022 More and more commercial properties are going with a salt system. It’s “hip” and actually can be more enjoyable to the bathers. Most property owners, and maybe even some swimming pool operators, may not realize one very important fact. A salt pool is STILL a chlorine pool. You are essentially just “making your own” chlorine. There are some slightly different maintenance points you will want to... 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