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Frank interviews representatives from Jack's Magic, the ultimate authority in swimming pool stain removal, and Green Story Global with their CYA, stabilizer, conditioner, cyanuric acid removal system and new single use cartridge system.

swimming pool stain removal, high cya, high stabilizer, cyanuric acid removal system, no clean cartridge filters

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Frank and Jacque discuss getting your pool ready for spring. Simple steps to take so managing your pool going into the warmer weather and preventing problems.

pool equipment, algae, preventing algae, water chemistry,

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Listeners ask Frank and Jacque: to convince them to buy a robotic cleaner, can water chemistry be super simple, and what are easier ways to clean a cartridge filter

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A listener question about recommendations on the size and brand of swimming pool heater for a pool. Frank and Jacque discuss how to calculate the size of pool heater you need for your pool. How to manage heat loss in your pool

swimming pool heaters, pool heater sizing, Jandy JXI heater, Pentair, Hayward, Raypak, Rheem, gas pool heater,

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Frank and Jacque answer listener questions. Great questions from great listeners. How to remove large amounts of leaves from a pool. Removing stains from pool plaster. Turning a green pool blue.

Stain removal video: https://youtu.be/5XkV2UfmKmM

chlorine, how to kill algae, green pool blue, pool chemistry, stabilizer, cya, conditioner, pool cover, leaves in pool, rust stain in pool, pool plaster, water chemistry, aluminum sulfate, floccing pool, green pool,

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Swimming pool filtration is critical to properly maintaining a swimming pool. The three most common filtration systems are cartridge filters, diatomaceous earth filter, and sand filters. All three options are capable providing adequate filtration. There are options with each type of filter that can make it suit your needs even better. Some are easier maintenance, some provide finer filtration. A pool needs a filter that is properly sized for the pool and the system that meets the needs and expectations of the pool owner.

swimming pool service, swimming pool filter, pool cartridge filter, pool sand filter, pool DE filter. diatomaceous earth, Pentair, Jandy, Hayward,

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Starting the year with listener questions. Coping replacement, pool leaks, LED lighting, and plaster verses paint.

pool renovation, pool plaster, pool equipment, pool pump, pool filter, pool maintenance, pool service, pool coping, pool tile, pool skimmer, pool leaks,

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The New Years Resolution is take better care of your pool. Frank and Jacque discuss several things you can do to save money and have a better working, more usable pool.

Pool water testing and pool chemistry are critical in properly maintaining your pool. Properly balanced and sanitized pool water not only makes your pool look better, but it makes the pool easier to manage and it saves you money. Overcoming algae or water quality issues costs a lot more in chemicals in maintenance than preventing them. And of course Frank talks about borates, again.

Proper pool circulation and filtration is just as important in managing your swimming pool water quality. Poor circulation or filtration can sometimes be managed or overcome with more pool chemicals, but it is much more expensive. Proper circulation and filtration will save you money and help your pool water quality be the best it can be.

Brushing and removing organic debris will also save you money on pool chemicals and keep your pool more manageable.

Run waterfalls and features once per day for a short period. Don''t run them for several hours a day unless you are present and able to enjoy it. This will save you money, reduce evaporation, and help you use less pool chemicals.

Don't run your automated pressure or suction side cleaner more than what is necessary. Running them extra only costs you more money in electricity and it wears the cleaners out faster, which cost you money in pool cleaner parts and repairs.

swimming pool equipment, swimming pool maintenance, swimming pool cleaning, swimming pool service, swimming pool chemistry, pool chlorine, pool water balance, Jandy, Polaris, Fluidra, Pentair, hayward, pool pump. pool filter, pool cleaning

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Christmas eve special. Frank and Jacque discuss 3 amazing products that are obviously made with elfin magic. The Attendant by Poolside Tech, the Polaris Alpha IQ+ robotic cleaner, and PAL pool lighting.

These products stand head and shoulders above their competition. The Attendant is a swimming pool automation system that is the first actual smart system marketed for residential pools. It communicates with Hayward, Pentair, Jandy Fluidra, Raypak Rheem, and most any other pool equipment. Pool pumps, pool heaters, pool chlorine systems, pool cleaners, and pool lighting.

The Alpha IQ+ by Polaris is Frank's favorite pool robotic cleaner. After years of considering Maytronics Dolphin cleaners, Frank now believes the Polaris robotic has taken the top spot with reliability, functionality, and controllability.

PAL Lighting is in a league of its own with pool and spa LED lighting. The performance, options and functionality set PAL apart from the competition. Pool strip lighting, nicheless lights, standard pool lights, and landscape lighting options are incredible. PAL led lights offer dimmable fixtures that have over 16 million different color options. They run cooler than the competition and should outlast the competition.

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News of chlorine prices and availability possibly continuing to be a problem. The best options we have is to find ways to reduce the amount of chlorine we have to use.

Of course borates in the swimming pool is our number one tip. Borates makes maintaining proper water chemistry easier and greatly reduces the amount of chlorine residual required, and decreases the amount of chlorine we have to add even more.

Mineral systems are also a good option for reducing chorine consumption. Blueray XL, Pool Rx, and nature 2 mineral systems take on a lot of the algae killing responsibilities so you can run lower chlorine levels. The only problem is possible staining issues if you don't monitor and control water balance, total dissolved solids, and stabilizer levels.

Ozone systems for pools are getting better and better. A good ozone system may reduce your chlorine consumption by up to 50%.

UV systems do a good job on keeping water safe by killing organisms, but it doesn't oxidize anything. So UV systems are a healthy addition but the reduction in chlorine usage may be unimpressive.

AOP systems are fantastic. They are a little pricey, but the hydroxyl radicals they create and the little bit of hydrogen peroxide residual they leave is by far the most effective chlorine reducer that I am aware of. You still have to maintain some chlorine, but the levels are much lower than any other system that I know of.

Salt water chlorine generators. I do not like the bad effects of salt water, but the ability to produce most or all of the chorine residua in the pool is weighing heavier and heavier to making salt water a better option.

And of course the basics of pool maintenance are critical for reducing chlorine usage. Proper circulation, water balance, removing debris, brushing, and cleaning your filters will all help reduce the amount of chlorine required to maintain a pool.

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