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Cleaning & Maintenance

Pool Energy Law in Florida

How the Pool Energy Law Affects You THE FLORIDA POOL ENERGY CODE GOES INTO EFFECT MARCH 15, 2012 The simple explanation for this code is: All residential pool pump motors on the circulatory system (attached to your filter) that are…

Pool TroopersAugust 20, 2017

Cleaning & Maintenance

Cloudy Pool Water: Tips on Keeping Your Pool Clean

Fixing Cloudy Pool Water We get many calls at Pool Troopers from do it yourself pool owners about cloudy pool water. Clean, clear pool water should allow you to easily see a quarter at the bottom of the deep end of…

Pool TroopersAugust 5, 2017

Cleaning & Maintenance

Is Your Pool Ready for Pollen Season?

Allergy Season Preparation for Swimming Pools The United States is hitting high levels on the tree pollen forecast. Oak is the main culprit, leaving a green covering on everything outside, along with the male catkins that look like green worms.…

Pool TroopersJuly 20, 2017

Home Water Safety

Should I Turn My Pool Into a Swimming Pond?

Benefits of Low Chemical Swimming Sunday Oct. 7 2012, the Tampa Bay Times reprinted an article by Susan Carpenter of the Los Angeles Times entitled, “Pooling nature”, with the subtitle “Chemical-free swimming ponds are making a splash.” In general, I…

Pool TroopersJuly 5, 2017

Cleaning & Maintenance

Black Algae Prevention in Swimming Pools

Rain Spurs Black Algae Pool Issues Warm weather and proximity to water go hand in hand with a large amount of rain. This rain has several effects on your pool. Rain tends to knock black algae off of screens, plants,…

Pool TroopersJune 20, 2017

Health Water Safety

Why Do I Get Red Eyes After Swimming In Pools?

Ever wondered why you get red eyes after swimming in pools? Well, the answer is pretty simple- Pool water is not made to be the same as the saline our body creates to lubricate our eyes. The chemicals and naturally…

Pool TroopersJune 5, 2017

Cleaning & Maintenance

Energy Efficient Pool Motor and Pump Benefits

Pool Motor and Pump Costs Savings WOW! Initial Savings Better Than Expected on Energy Efficient Pool Motors Pool Troopers is the Pool Motor Expert, and we have already put in hundreds of the IM replacement motors and IntelliFlo Pumps. The…

Pool TroopersMay 20, 2017

Cleaning & Maintenance

Pool Water Safety Month: The Importance of Pool Drain and Suction Port Covers

May is “Water Safety Month” and we like to think of it as Pool water safety month. Here are some helpful safety tips on a pool drain and suction port covers. Pool Main Drain Covers: The drain cover must be securely…

Pool TroopersMay 16, 2017

Cleaning & Maintenance

How Often to Clean Your Pool Filter

A properly functioning and a clean filter is necessary to keep your pool swim safely this season. Here are some answers to common pool filtration questions. How often does my filter need cleaning? A pool needs a clean filter and it…

Pool TroopersMay 9, 2017

Cleaning & Maintenance

How Do I Make Sure My Pool is Ready for Swimming?

Pool Filter Maintenance & Equipment Checks For clients of Pool Troopers, there is still one month to take advantage of our Spring Special Filter maintenance and equipment check. This annual preventative maintenance on your pool’s equipment is designed to get…

Pool TroopersMay 5, 2017