Algae Causes and Prevention
Pelican Pool's system of chemical care guarantees a crystal clear, algae free pool. Unfortunately, even when chemical levels are properly adjusted, algae will occasionally appear in a customer's pool. Alage comes in a variety of [...]
Why do my eyes sting in the swimming pool?
Red, irritated eyes, sometimes accompanied by dry, itchy skin, are a problem for some swimmers. Many incorrectly blame such discomfort on "too much chlorine in the water". Chlorine is not the culprit! Even in concentrations [...]
What is the best type of swimming pool filter?
If you pose the questions at the start of this bulletin to someone who doesn't regularly maintain swimming pools, you might receive a wide range and variety of answers. But if you ask a trained [...]
The Most Common Pool Filters
Sand Filters: The outside of this type of filter is usually made out of fiberglass or stainless steel, and it is partially filled with silica sand. As water circulates from the pool through the filter, [...]
TDS – Total Dissolved Solids
One of the measurements that can be taken on swimming pool water is the Total Dissolved Solids level, or TDS. TDS is a measurement of virtually everything dissolved in the water that is not H2O. [...]
Solving The “Black Plague”
A common problem with fiberglass pools is that after aging they may begin to suffer from the "black plague". Most fiberglass pools are coated on the inside with a clear layer that is called "gel-coat". [...]