Frank and Jacque discussed a customer who could not get rid of mustard algae no matter how many chemicals he used. Chemistry is one of the 5 basics that he had right.

You must fix the cause of a pool’s problems, not just treat the symptoms of the problem. Frank goes step by step through all the things this pool owner had working against him.

00:00 – 0400 introduction

04:01 – why is pool water in north Texas getting so warm? Higher humidity slows evaporation. Evaporation cools the water.

05:50 – A retail customer is treating his pool for algae, but it keeps returning. His water chemistry is the only part of the 5 basics he was doing right.

10:10 – as pool water ages, it becomes more difficult to control.

14:25 – weir doors make skimmers work like they are designed to work

15:26 – set pool returns to properly circulate the pool

17:10 – spas do not need more returns than necessary. do not starve your pool of circulation to overserve the spa

18:28 – set up the spa to circulate well. circulate the footwell of the spa

20:00 – easy way to remove dirt from the spa

21:50 – brushing your pool is critical

23:05 – empty pump and skimmer baskets

23:15 – save money and circulate more water by taking advantage of variable-speed pumps

24:00 – don’t run you booster pumps for pool cleaners more than necessary

25: 02 – monitor filter pressure and clean your filter as needed; know your clean pressure

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