Orlando pools in April typically reach 75-78°F naturally, which most people find comfortable for swimming. Pool heating is generally not necessary unless you prefer water temperatures above 82°F.
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.
To reset a Pentair variable speed pump, first turn off power at the breaker for 30 seconds, then restore power and reprogram your speed settings. Most reset issues are resolved with a complete power cycle.
Yes, you absolutely need proper alkalinity in your pool water. Alkalinity acts as a pH buffer, preventing rapid pH swings and maintaining water balance for swimmer comfort and equipment protection.
Yes, pools can leak through tile grout when it becomes cracked, deteriorated, or improperly sealed. Grout leaks typically occur at the waterline where freeze-thaw cycles and chemical exposure weaken the grout over time.
To measure pool length, use a measuring tape from the waterline at one end to the other, measuring the longest straight distance. For irregular pools, measure multiple sections and add them together.
Pool antifreeze is necessary if your pool equipment and plumbing lines can't be completely drained or if temperatures regularly drop below freezing. Use only propylene glycol-based pool antifreeze, never automotive antifreeze.
You can typically swim 20-30 minutes after adding alkalinity increaser, once it's fully circulated and dissolved. The exact wait time depends on your circulation system and the amount added.
Pool alkalinity typically rises due to fresh fill water with high alkalinity, adding pH increasers or certain sanitizers, excessive aeration from water features, and natural processes like algae growth.
You need a bigger pool pump if it can't turn over your entire pool volume in 8-10 hours, struggles to maintain proper circulation, or can't effectively run your pool equipment. Calculate your required flow rate based on pool volume and equipment needs.
To lower pool pH, add muriatic acid (1 pint per 10,000 gallons to drop pH by 0.2) or sodium bisulfate following package directions. Test first, add chemicals to deep end with pump running, wait 4 hours, then retest.
Variable speed pumps typically run all the time but at different speeds throughout the day, using low speeds for filtration and higher speeds for cleaning. This provides better energy efficiency than single-speed pumps that turn on and off.
