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...

Taking care of a commercial swimming pool can be an arduous task. There is so much to worry about. Obviously, it is our job to keep the water safe. We also want clear, sparkling, and inviting water. It is our job as pool operators to ensure both of these things happen. We have to worry about safety equipment such as ADA lifts, signage, and handrails are in place. We have to make sure our drain...

There are many fields we need to test for to ensure clean, and most importantly, safe swimming pool water. We need to check for sanitizer, pH, alkalinity, cyanuric acid, calcium hardness, total dissolved solids, metals, and salt, if applicable. All of these factors tie together in what is known as the Langelier Saturation Index. While each individual field is important, the overall condition of...

We all use sanitizer to keep our bodies of water safe. Chlorine is the most widely used form of sanitation. It is available in granular, liquid, and tablet form. Some of us may manually add it while others have chemical feeders. There comes a time in every pool operator’s life when we need to shock, or oxidize, our pools and such. How do we know whether we need a chlorine shock or a non-chlorine...

PoolShark H2O creates an integrated technology platform that works in unison to easily keep pools clean and safe, less expensive, and foolproof. Over 25,000,000 Tests Recorded and Counting! Simplify Pool Maintenance Stay compliant with health department regulations while shortening the time needed to do a water chemical test. Dosage calculations are done for your team, minimizing mistakes. ...

We do a lot to take care of our swimming pools, spas, splash pads, water parks, and the like. Balancing the water is one of, if not THE most important aspects of this care. We know we need to balance pH and alkalinity. We know we need to have appropriate CYA and calcium levels. We know phosphates can be an issue. The most important chemical is our sanitizer. This not only keeps the water clear,...

Conditioner. Stabilizer. These are other names for a chemical called Cyanuric Acid. What is it? Do we need it? What are the ups and downs? Let’s talk CYA.