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The Complete Guide To Swimming Pool pH (Water Balance 101)

In the first in our water balance series, we offer a brand-new video talking about everything you need to know about your swimming pool's pH. If you'd rather read through the article though, it is available below the video as well.

January 30, 2025
3 min read

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5 Things You Need To Know About Your Swimming Pool's Chlorine

Let's face it, swimming pools can be complicated, especially when it comes to chemicals. We all struggle with questions like:

"What do I need to be testing in my swimming pool?"

"What should I keep my pool's chlorine level at?"

And with everyone giving their opinions online, it can be very difficult to know is good pool advice and what is, well, not so good advice. In this article, taking advice from one of our award-winning Certified CPO Instructors with 30 years of swimming pool experience, we're going to set the record straight with all things relating to your swimming pool's chlorine. And best of all, we've provided it all in a video format as well!

January 17, 2025
4 min read

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Is The CPO Certification The Same If You Get It Online Versus In-Person?

Let's be honest, times are changing. Everything is going online; shopping, dating, even education! And with these changing times come a lot of potential confusion, primarily confusion over whether or not there's a difference between a CPO Certification that is achieved in an in-person class vs. an online CPO Course. In this quick article, we'll break that down so you can make an informed decision that best fits your needs. Let's dive in!

January 08, 2025
2 min read

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Can A Pool Really Turn Blue From Pee?

We've all heard the stories: Someone's third cousin twice removed peed in the swimming pool and it turned the entire thing blue. It's a story that strikes fear in the heart of the listener that their little secret pool habit may also be revealed in the form of a nasty blue cloud of shame! These stories about a chemical in pools that turns the water blue when urine is present is an insanely pervasive myth that has instilled a sense of caution and, for some, a little fear. This myth has been around for decades, but is there any truth to it?

June 20, 2024
3 min read

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How Do I Get Rid of Green Algae In My Pool?

Green algae in a swimming pool is an all-too-common and frustrating issue for many pool operators. It can turn your crystal-clear water into a murky green mess, making your pool unsightly and unsafe to swim in. While there are various methods to combat this problem, it may come as a surprise that using chlorine is the most effective and recommended approach over algicides. This article will guide you through the process of treating green algae in your swimming pool using chlorine.

June 13, 2024
4 min read

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How Do I Treat Mustard Algae In My Swimming Pool?

Mustard algae, also known as yellow algae, is a common problem for pool operators, primarily in the southern region of the United States. Unlike green algae, mustard algae appear as yellow or brownish spots and cling to pool walls, floors, and swimming equipment, making it difficult to remove. Understanding how to identify, prevent, and control mustard algae can help maintain a clean and safe swimming environment. In this article we're going to explore a comprehensive approach to managing mustard algae in your pool.

May 31, 2024
4 min read

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Does A Salt Swimming Pool Use Chlorine?

We get asked a lot of questions, and I mean a LOT of questions! But the one question we get asked more than any other is: Does a salt pool use salt or chlorine to disinfect the water? In this article we are going to answer this question so you never have to wonder about it again! Let's dive in.

May 17, 2024
3 min read

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Why Does The Pool Turn My Hair Green?

We've all heard the rumors, a friend of a friend went swimming and the chlorine in the pool water caused their hair to turn green! We so often take this kind of information at face value and never really question the truthfulness of a claim like this. But as a swimming pool operator it's very important for us to understand the actual root causes of the issues going on in our bodies of water. In this article we're going to explore what actually causes green hair and how to prevent it in your swimmers.

April 23, 2024
3 min read

How Do I Backwash?

Let's be real, people are gross. And when they get into your pool they can take that gross and spread it around, which then makes everything and everyone else gross as well. Thankfully we have things like pool water disinfectants and filtration systems to protect us from contracting some of the stuff people are capable of spreading around. But over time, your filter gets too full of this gunk and becomes less effective at doing its job. The question is, what can we do in order get the filter back too its maximum performance? The answer is backwashing. But what is backwashing and what does it do?

March 26, 2024
2 min read

How Do I Get A Copy of my CPO Certification?

You've done it. You've finished the classes, you've passed the exam, you're working out in field and applying your CPO knowledge. But for some reason or another, your CPO certificate has been lost, damaged, or misplaced. How do you get another copy of it? In this quick article we're going to walk through the couple of steps you need to take to get another copy of your CPO Certificate.

March 19, 2024
2 min read

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Should I Get My CPO Certification Even If My State Doesn't Require It?

In many states, the responsibility of ensuring safe and well-maintained swimming facilities falls on the shoulders of Certified Pool Operators (CPOs). While many state and counties require a CPO certification for pool operators, there are still areas where it's not legally required. However, the importance of still obtaining CPO certification in these states where certification is not required can't be understated. Let's explore why becoming a Certified Pool Operator is crucial, even where it's not enforced by law.

February 20, 2024
3 min read

Which Swimming Pool Certification Is The Best?

Let's face it, getting a solid education is a crucial part of a successful career as a swimming pool operator. But there are so many different certification organizations out there! Is CPO Certification the best program to get solid swimming pool knowledge? Are there better programs out there?

February 13, 2024
4 min read

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