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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. [![Daily Pool Log Sheets](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/daily%20pool%20log%20sheet.png)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/daily-pool-log-sheets) # [Daily Pool Log Sheets](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/daily-pool-log-sheets) Dec 15, 2023 When one has chosen the career of taking care of commercial bodies of water, we have a lot to be aware of and to take care of. We have to maintain the vessel itself. We have to make sure the equipment is in good repair and functioning properly. We have to make sure all safety features are in place and in good working order. We have to clean the water. We have to balance the water’s chemistry. We... [![Bacterial Infections from Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/bacterial%20infection%20from%20swimming%20pool.png)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/bacterial-infections-from-swimming-pools-hot-tubs) # [Bacterial Infections from Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/bacterial-infections-from-swimming-pools-hot-tubs) Nov 28, 2023 It’s the off season, so indoor pools are all the rage right now. Hot tubs can be used indoors or outdoors. Due to their warm temperatures, they tend to get used all year long. We have many things on our checklist when taking care of an indoor pool or an indoor or outdoor hot tub. We have to maintain the equipment. We have to ensure safety signs and equipment are in place. We have to clean the... 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Some stuff is the same for outdoor pools such as making sure the equipment is functioning properly, making sure all safety equipment is in good operating shape, cleaning the pool, and proper water chemistry. One additional thing we have to worry about is the air quality. Say what? Why would we have to worry about the air... [![An Integrated and Automated Commercial Pool Water Monitoring System](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/pool%20water%20monitoring%20system.jpeg)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-water-monitoring-system) # [An Integrated and Automated Commercial Pool Water Monitoring System](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-water-monitoring-system) Oct 27, 2023 Taking care of our commercial bodies of water can be a full-time job. There are so many things on our plate. We have to maintain the equipment. We have to worry about safety, such as ADA chairlifts, signage, handrails and ladders. We have to remove dirt and debris from the water to keep it clean. And, most importantly, we have to balance the water chemistry. Keeping the water chemistry balanced... [![How to Drain Your Pool](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/how%20to%20drain%20your%20pool.jpeg)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/how-to-drain-your-pool) # [How to Drain Your Pool](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/how-to-drain-your-pool) Oct 17, 2023 Why Should You Drain Your Pool? Being in charge of water management comes with a lot of responsibilities. We have to maintain proper water levels, we have to keep an eye on the equipment, we have to worry about signage and safety and, most importantly, we have to maintain proper water chemistry balance. This is key to a healthy swimming pool. It keeps our bathers safe. It protects our pool’s... 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[![Broken Glass in Swimming Pool](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/broken%20glass%20in%20pool.png)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/broken-glass-in-swimming-pool) # [Broken Glass in Swimming Pool](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/broken-glass-in-swimming-pool) Aug 25, 2023 It may be our worst nightmare, but it happens. Broken glass in your commercial swimming pool. This is not only a nuisance, but can cause serious injury if someone were to get cut or injured. Broken glass in pool water is almost impossible to visually see! What makes it even more difficult is if the broken glass has turned to shards of broken glass. There are a lot of posts about this online, but... [![Pool Contamination Procedures](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/pool%20contamination%20procedures.jpeg)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-contamination-procedures) # [Pool Contamination Procedures](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-contamination-procedures) Aug 08, 2023 We have so much to do when it comes to operating our commercial bodies of water. We have to maintain the equipment, ensure proper circulation, maintain safety signs and apparatus, balance water chemistry, and remove dirt and debris from the water. Sometimes we are required to do extra work. For example in the event of vomit or an Accidental Fecal Release (AFR). Do you know what steps to take to... 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