August 31st, 2011 by Steve 
6 Comments There are several phrases and terms used to describe Total Alkalinity (TA): The buffering capacity of water Water’s ability to neutralize acid The pH stabilizer The ability of water to resist a change in pH A measure of the total of hydroxide ions (OH-), carbonate ions (CO3-) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) in water The pH anchor These are all correct. As you know, TA is [...]
March 27th, 2011 by Steve No Comments A swimming pool in optimium performing condition–one that is healthy and safe as possible–should be the goal of every Certified Pool Operator. And keeping the pool water balanced is a key factor in achieving this goal. Here’s the pool water chemistry parameter guidelines that we use — they are also on page 258 of the CPO handbook. And here is the chemical adjustment guide — page 260 [...]
March 13th, 2011 by Steve No Comments When we discuss pool water balance in our CPO classes (as we did this past Thursday and Friday in Anaheim, March 10-11, 2011), I make a statement like: ”In our industry, we add Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) to raise the Total Alkalinity.” In our CPO Handbook (on page 360), the “Chemistry Adjustment Guide” indicates that it will take 1.4 pounds of BiCarb to raise the [...]
September 12th, 2010 by Steve No Comments We had another full house in San Diego at our CPO class this past Thursday and Friday, September 9-10. It was an interesting group of property managers, facility maintenance personnel, pool guys, and a few newcomers to the industry. Pool water chemistry — understanding it is most important for the Certified Pool/Spa Pool operator. It can can be thought of in two distinct and [...]
September 5th, 2010 by Steve No Comments We had our second installment of our CPO presentation for Archstone Apartments. This past Thursday and Friday, September 2-3, we were at their regional HQ in Santa Ana – a first class facility in all aspects! Everyone was very professional in dress and manner and spoke as if they took pride in their position at Archstone and for working in such a beautiful facility. The CPO [...]
April 25th, 2010 by Steve 3 Comments We had the privilege of having one of PoolCorp’s finest employees attend our CPO class in Anaheim this past Thursday and Friday, April 22-23: Cuauhtemoc Nino, from the Superior Pool Product store in Monrovia. We first met Nino last year, and then met up with him again when we presented a mini-water chemistry seminar, called ’Why the Dog Died‘ this past February at the Monrovia store. [...]
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