We, as pool operators, have a lot to do when it comes to maintaining our bodies of water. Maybe for some of you, the pool is just one of your responsibilities. This gives even more reason to make swimming pool care as easy as possible. Remember, it is easier to PREpare than to REpair.
As swimming pool operators, we know the importance of water chemistry. Not only does it keep our bodies of water looking great, but it also helps prevent damage to our pool’s surface, plumbing and equipment. The most important thing proper water chemistry does is keep our bathers safe.
We have all been shocked (no pun intended) at the rise in chemical costs we have seen over the last 2 years. It seems like every week the prices of chemicals go up. This is forcing some of us to have to raise our rates if we do residential pools. As pool operators, raising prices may not be an option. This affects our bottom line and interferes with our profits. We have all the more reason to not...
It takes a lot to maintain a commercial body of water. You have to not only keep the water clear and inviting, but safe for all of your bathers. This can be especially cumbersome if you manage more than one property. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the technology to manage the chemistry accurately AND remotely? And the ability to keep digital records accessible to all of your staff? Wowza!
Pool monitoring systems are the future of swimming pool maintenance. They help take the guesswork out of monitoring and dosing your swimming pools. They are great for homeowners as well as commercial bodies of water. What is a pool monitoring system and how can they benefit you? Let’s chat about it, shall we?
We use a chemical called Cyanuric acid to help our chlorine from burning off in the sun in a matter of hours. Cyanuric acid (CYA) is also known as “conditioner” or “pool stabilizer”. But we don’t want too much as this makes the chlorine much less effective, which in turn, costs you more money on chlorine. No bueno.
As pool and spa operators, water chemistry is a huge part of our jobs. It is imperative that we keep our bodies of water clear, clean, and, most importantly, safe. We do this not only for our bosses and clients but to keep the local health inspectors off our backs. It has been proven that pool operators who utilize the Pool Shark H2O App have a much easier time accomplishing all of these tasks....
We all know how to take care of a swimming pool. But you may be in a position where hiring someone else to do it just makes more sense due to your other responsibilities. Or, you may not know how to take care of a swimming pool. Either way, when looking for help, you have options and certain things to look for.
There is a lot to do to maintain a commercial body of water. We need to follow local guidelines. We want our water clean and clear and inviting. Most importantly, we want our water to be safe. Here are some frequently asked questions about owning and operating a commercial swimming pool and meeting the Health Department Pool Regulations.
Taking care of commercial bodies of water is no easy task. Especially if we operate more than one facility. There are so many things we need to be concerned about. We obviously have water safety as our number one priority. We also want clean, clear and inviting pools. We have to worry about safety equipment such as ADA lifts, drain compliance, signage, secure handrails, and ladders. We have to...
