Most Las Vegas pools operate year-round due to the desert climate, with peak season from May through October. Many commercial pools and resorts stay open 24/7 during peak months, while residential pools typically benefit from heating systems November through March.
Yes, most pool owners need pH Up and pH Down chemicals to maintain the ideal pH range of 7.4-7.6, but you may not need both products depending on your water's natural tendencies.
Pool heaters can fail due to electrical issues, gas problems, water flow restrictions, or component failures. Most common issues like pilot light problems, low water flow, and thermostat malfunctions can be diagnosed and often fixed without professional help.
Yes, you can use pool pH increaser in your spa since both use sodium carbonate (soda ash) as the active ingredient. However, you'll need to adjust dosing for your spa's smaller volume and retest after 30 minutes.
Yes, green pool water can make you sick with infections, gastrointestinal illness, and respiratory problems. The algae indicates dangerous bacteria and parasites are present, making swimming unsafe until properly treated.
You can vacuum your pool after adding most chemicals, but timing matters. Wait 15-30 minutes for liquid chemicals to circulate, and 2-4 hours for granular chemicals to fully dissolve before vacuuming.
Clear cloudy pool water by testing and balancing your chemistry first, then shock with liquid chlorine to 3x your CYA level and run your filter 24/7 until the water clears completely.
Most pools don't need phosphate remover if you maintain proper chlorine levels. Only consider phosphate removal if you have persistent algae problems despite balanced water chemistry and proper sanitizer levels.
Yes, you can run your pool pump with a solar cover on. The pump will still circulate water effectively underneath the cover, and this is actually recommended for maintaining water quality.
Cloudy pool water doesn't necessarily mean algae - it can be caused by poor filtration, chemical imbalances, or early algae growth. Proper testing and diagnosis will reveal the true cause.
To raise CYA in your pool, add cyanuric acid (stabilizer) at a rate of 1 pound per 3,000 gallons to increase levels by approximately 30ppm. Add through skimmer or dissolve in bucket first.
Yes, you should shock your pool after heavy rain (over 1 inch) or if the water looks cloudy. Rain dilutes chlorine levels and introduces contaminants that require extra sanitization.
Pool algae forms when microscopic spores enter your water and find ideal conditions: sunlight, nutrients (like phosphates), warm temperatures, and unbalanced water chemistry with insufficient chlorine levels.
Pool covers don't directly cause algae, but they create ideal conditions for growth by blocking UV rays that normally help chlorine kill algae. Maintain proper chlorine levels and consider removing covers periodically to prevent issues.
No, fiberglass pools do not need liners because the fiberglass shell itself serves as the water barrier. The gelcoat surface provides the waterproof finish that liners provide in vinyl pools.
