by Barrie - Eco pools | May 16, 2013 | Pool Maintenance Tips
A question I sometimes get asked is "Does my pool really need re-grouting?". It depends on a few things: Does your pool keep going green? Do you have lots of black lines where the grout was/should be? Are you getting black spots? (I don’t mean the one...
by Barrie - Eco pools | Apr 16, 2012 | Pool Maintenance Tips
EVAPORATION – pools need extra care to prevent "Summer Green Pool" …….. I get many clients asking is their pool losing water or is it due to evaporation. If in doubt do the simple evaporation test. fill a bucket of water and float it...
by Barrie - Eco pools | Apr 16, 2012 | Pool Maintenance Tips
When vacuuming fine, silty dirt or debris, you may notice a cloudy stream of dirt coming back into the pool via the return jets. This can continue slowly, long after you stop vacuuming, and can create a frustrating cycle for the pool man. More common in sand...
by Barrie - Eco pools | Apr 11, 2012 | Pool Maintenance Tips
Firstly I will make the point of how to try to keep the algae from forming which is really basic good housekeeping (or pool keeping in this case). But, as I have experienced sometimes even with the best intentions, events conspire against even the most diligent and...
by Barrie - Eco pools | Apr 6, 2012 | Pool Maintenance Tips
THE POOL MAN FROM ALHAURIN SAYS: There are differing opinions about how many hours your pump should be running but there are many factors to consider. The most important one of all is sanitisation. For correct sanitisation all the water in your pool should...
by Barrie - Eco pools | Apr 4, 2012 | Pool Maintenance Tips
Quite often I am called out to fix a problem with a swimming pool that has been maintained by the owner and they tell me that they have been looking after their pool for 12 years or so and never had any problems. After a sometimes lengthy question and answer session I...
