Water tips: Three areas of consideration in proper pool maintenance. Filtration, circulation Disinfection, sanitation,and oxidation. Water Balance Filtration and circulation: If the water is not effectively being filtered and circulated, then all the chemicals, good advice and knowledge will be of little or no benefit in proper pool maintenance. Filtration and circulation involve proper sizing of pump, proper sizing of filter, and maintaining the filter. If the pump is too small, or not run long enough each day. If the filter is too small, or old, or broken then you can count on problems in water quality. Disinfection, sanitation, oxidation: The chief area of concern here is to protect the swimmers from disease. Oxidizing away organic matter is a secondary consideration. Water Balance: The concern here is to protect the equipment and the pool. Plaster etching, metal, corrosion, staining and swimmer discomfort result when the pH is too low. And when the pH is too high, the results are scaling on the pool walls, bottom, and equipment. Poor sanitizer efficiency and swimmer irritation. With a basic knowledge of these three areas of concern, and a consistant maintenance schedule you can keep your pool and spa in good running order. Remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and this is a big "truth" in the area of pool and spa maintenance. Our online glossary covers the complete terminology needed to understand many of the concepts discussed within our Aquatic tips directory. Above Ground Pools: Air Blowers: Cartridge Filters: Chlorine Generators: Filter Grids: Fountains: Pool Accessories: Pool Tables: Above Ground Pools: Solar Heating: Spas: Spa Pumps: Swimming Pool Alarms: Swimming Pool Controls: Swimming Pool Cleaners: Swimming Pool Filters : Above Ground Pools: Swimming Pool Heaters: Swimming Pool Lights: Swimming Pool Ladders: Swimming Pool Pumps: Swimming Pool Lights: Pool Features and Benefits: Policies: FAQ: Copyright © 1998 1 Swimming Pool Supply Inc.- Swimming Pools and accessories www.1swimmingpools.com We are proud suppliers of the finest Manufacturers in the industry. Our Manufacture of Swimming Pools, Above ground swimming pools, Above ground Swimming Pool Pumps,inground pool pumps, pool lights, above ground pool lights, solar panels, pool filters, de filters, cartridge filters, de grids, whisperflo, hayward super 2, Spa Pumps, above ground Pool Supplies, Spas, Hot Tubs, Hot Tub Supplies, and Spa Accessories include; Hayward Pool Parts, Pacfab, Splash a round, Aquaflo, Sta-Rite, Jacuzzi, Rainbow, Blue Devil, Whisperflo, American Products and Splash Around and are all registered trademarks of their respective companies. This website has no direct affiliation with any of the above named companies.