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Archive for November, 2011

Defoamers for Your Fiberglass Pool – Not Necessary

Monday, November 28th, 2011

It’s never a good sign when you have foam in your fiberglass swimming pool. It usually means the chemical balance is off in your water. Pool foam should be addressed at the source. Correct the source of the problem and the foam will go away. 

Avoid using defoamers. They are simply lipstick and cover up the problem. Go to the source. Algaecides, if overused can cause fiberglass pool and spa foam.  Also a leak in a return line can suck bubbles into the pump system which will cause foam problems.

Choosing a Fiberglass Pool

Monday, November 7th, 2011

A fiberglass pool is the most expensive of all the pool types.  Paying more upfront will save you money in the long run.  Fiberglass pools are more resilient and require less maintenance than vinyl and concrete pools. Here’s an interesting note, in earthquake frequent areas, fiberglass pools posses shock absorbing ability.