Results for "hair damage"

Between being a total pool newbie and having no clue about proper chlorine levels, I'm wondering if I'm accidentally bleaching my hair every time I swim. My daughter has been swimming almost daily and I swear her brown hair is starting to look lighter, almost with blonde streaks. Is this actually happening or am I imagining things?

The pool store told me to keep my chlorine levels between 1-3 ppm, and I've been pretty good about testing and adding chemicals. But now I'm wondering if the chlorine is actually bleaching her hair? If this is really happening, is there anything I can do to prevent it while still keeping the pool safe to swim in?…more

During my latest pool investigation, I've got my detective gear ready to figure out why my kids keep coming home darker after swim days — is chlorine actually changing their skin color? They're in the pool for hours during summer camp, and I want to make sure the chemicals aren't harming their skin or causing any unwanted changes.

Is chlorine known to darken skin, or could there be another explanation? I'm also concerned about whether the pool chemicals might be making their skin more vulnerable to other effects from being outdoors so much.…more

Replaced my pool chlorine system after seeing my neighbor's kids swim all day with perfect skin, but mine still come out looking like lobsters. What are the specific conditions that lead to skin burns from pool chlorine, and what are the precise chemical parameters I should maintain to prevent skin irritation?

I'm particularly concerned about concentrated chemical exposure during maintenance procedures and want to know the exact chlorine levels that are safe for swimmers versus those that can cause chemical burns.…more

Found out from my wife that our pool filter pressure gauge has been stuck at a weirdly low 6-7 PSI all week and now I can't stop obsessing over it. My 20,000 gallon inground pool has been running fine otherwise, but I'm wondering if this low pressure is something I should be concerned about.

I've heard people talk about high filter pressure being bad, but nobody ever mentions if pressure can be too low. The pump seems to be running, but I'm not sure if the water flow looks as strong as it used to be. Water chemistry has been balanced - chlorine at 2.5 ppm, pH at 7.4, and alkalinity at 110 ppm. Should I be worried about this low pressure reading, and what could be causing it?…more

Finally asking what's probably a dumb question, but why does my vinyl liner keep pulling away from the pool walls, especially after this cold snap we had? Is this normal shrinkage or something else?

What causes pool liners to shrink? Want to know if I can prevent this or if I need professional help.…more

Between my pool store saying 2-4 weeks and everything online claiming 2-4 months, I'm completely lost on when to actually replace my cartridge filter. How long between cleanings? When do I throw them out completely and buy new ones?

Running my pool daily during summer. Want to stay on top of maintenance but not waste money replacing too early.…more

Our pool's running great but I've got my cleaning tools laid out and want to master how this skimmer basket actually works before I accidentally break something. Specifically, I want to know the water flow dynamics and debris capture process that occurs when water enters the skimmer unit.

What is the step-by-step process of how debris gets trapped while maintaining proper water circulation to the pump? I'm looking for technical details about the basket's role in the overall filtration sequence and how it prevents larger contaminants from reaching downstream equipment.…more

Walked out to check my pool skimmer this morning and I'm staring at all these mysterious parts with zero clue how they work together. They keep pitching fancy skimmer upgrades and I don't even know how my current skimmer is supposed to work in the first place.

I see leaves and bugs floating on the surface and sometimes they get sucked into that rectangular opening, but other times debris just sits there. Is there something I should be doing differently, or is this normal? I'd rather understand the basics before these salespeople convince me I need to spend hundreds on upgrades.

Basically, what's the step-by-step process of how water and debris move through a skimmer system? I want to know if mine is working properly or if there's a DIY fix I can try first.…more

Opened my pool this season after adjusting pH levels, switching chlorine brands, and getting professional water testing — but my family still gets red eyes and skin irritation after swimming. We've been experiencing eye irritation and some skin redness after swimming, but I'm also worried about not having enough chlorine to kill bacteria and other nasties.

My latest test results show chlorine at around 5-6 ppm, and my CYA is sitting at about 50 ppm. I've been using liquid chlorine and shocking weekly with calcium hypochlorite. Sometimes the chlorine drops really low between treatments, maybe down to 0.5-1 ppm, especially after heavy use or rain.

What's the sweet spot for chlorine levels to avoid both chemical irritation and harmful bacteria? I want to keep everyone healthy but not sure if I should be targeting higher or lower numbers based on my current CYA level.…more