By Glen Bain MAY is Water Safety Month in the United States so I wanted to share a few “Best Practices” with you here in Costa Rica. I hope you take these safety tips with you no matter where your pool(s) are located. Contact Costa Rica Pools in Quepos 2777-1700
Read MoreBy Glen Bains Minerals and other substances find their way into every pool. Iron, calcium and copper exist naturally in source water, and can be prevalent in well water. While other materials can stain plaster and vinyl just as easily – sources include organic matter such as leaves, and excessive
Read MoreBy Glen Bains Think of the pool filter as your liver….it filters all the bad elements out. When you don’t have the correct size (undersized) or choose the wrong type you will always have issues keeping your pool clean. Sand filters are good and are by far the most commonly
Read MoreBy Glen Bains Check pool chemistry 2-3 times per week during the summer and once per week in the winter. Clean out skimmer basket(s) weekly, or as needed if conditions exist. Clean hair and lint pot in the pump every couple of weeks or as needed. Turn off pump to
Read MoreBy Glen Bains Saltwater Pools A major part of having a saltwater pool is generating your own chlorine with salt. Traditional chlorine pool owners buy, handle and store their own chlorine. Manual chlorine usage (putting it in the pool yourself) often causes a larger work load and the need to
Read MoreBy Glen Bain- Costa Rica Pools So you have a swimming pool but you think it is too much work to maintain. Pools once balanced can be very easy to take care of if you have the right set up and equipment. There are many factors that can affect your
Read MoreBy Glen Bain Filtration Adequate filtration is essential. The water passes through the filter, is cleaned and returns to the pool. The correct size of pump and filter is critical. The sand in the filter (if applicable) will need to be changed every 2 years although this time period may
Read MoreBy Glen Bain Do you want your grout to last years longer? Then you need to keep your calcium hardness levels between 200ppm-400ppm. Most people are unaware that a pool water needs calcium and will seek its own level if you do not add this chemical. Total hardness in the
Read MoreBy Costa Rica Pools & Construction Think of the pool filter as your liver….it filters all the bad elements out. When you don’t have the correct size (undersized) or choose the wrong type you will always have issues keeping your pool clean. Sand filters are good and are by far
Read MoreBy Costa Rica Pools & Construction There is a lot of talk about saving money on your pool with the new high-efficiency variable speed pool pumps. One manufacture, Jandy says their new VS Flo Pro pump can “reduce energy use up to 90%”. Single speed pumps generally end up using
Read MoreBy Costa Rica Pools & Construction Cloudy water can be caused by a number of factors. It can be a symptom of inadequate filtration, pH imbalance, or inadequate chlorine levels. The cure depends on the cause. Inadequate filtration from failure to run the filter long enough, insufficient or inconsistent backwashing,
Read MoreBy Costa Rica Pools & Construction Tiles, whether ceramic tiles or natural stone or glass tiles, should not fall off. There are all-tiled pools that go back over 100 years and they are still performing well today. Tile when installed correctly is a great pool or spa tile that not only looks great and
Read MoreSwimming pools are fun for everyone but you need to be aware of entrapment dangers! Avoid Entrapment! Always Follow These Important Rules Never play or swim near drains or suction fittings. If a cover is not compliant, or is loose or broken, your body or hair may be trapped causing permanent injury
Read MoreIf you’re having water trouble and can’t figure it out, here are a few extraordinary things you might check: Don’t assume tap water is good water for a pool. The typical hardness in Phoenix tap water is as high as 1000ppm — 700ppm above the high end of the maximum
Read MoreBy Costa Rica Pools and Construction Algae are single-celled plants that live in water. Following are conditions that may contribute to algae growth: High pH (over 7.6), low or no Free Chlorine residual, poor water circulation or short filter. PROBLEM: Green algae is the most common type of algae. Usually
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