Rob Dr Duck Coxworth

Choosing a Sanitizing System for your Pool

In today’s pool market it seems there are more ways to keep a pool clean and inviting than ever before: ionizers, salt water systems, Baquacil and its cousins in addition to chlorine. All sorts of claims are made from no chlorine use at all to lower levels, better water quality and less maintenance. What is a pool owner to do to separate fact from hype? The application of a few common sense rules can help... (posted by Rob Dr Duck Coxworth 4 years 234 days ago.)

Swimming Pool Chemicals Part Three-Shock

Anytime a pool is getting heavy use chlorine levels will drop as free chlorine combines with contaminants and forms chloramines. Chloramines cause that heavy “chlorine" smell any swimmer knows and loves. Though attributed to too much chlorine it’s actually the best indicator that chlorine is way too low! The pool needs a big dose of chlorine right away or bad things will happen. This is where pool shock... (posted by Rob Dr Duck Coxworth 5 years 75 days ago.)

Swimming Pool Chemicals Part Two-Algaecides

You return from vacation and the pool has turned green, slimy and cloudy. The day after a big, all day party the pool has gone cloudy with that nasty hint of green. Every pool owner knows when algae gets going in the pool. Every pool owner also knows that only an algaecide will kill the pest and let the pool return to pristine condition. So after a quick trip to the pool store or garage you add... (posted by Rob Dr Duck Coxworth 5 years 75 days ago.)

Swimming Pool Chemicals Part One-Just What Am I Putting in My Pool?

As owner and operator of a retail site selling pools and everything to do with pools and spas I am constantly amazed by the need for information on many of the basic products used by pool owners. Since chemicals are a universal, this and subsequent articles will hopefully give pool owners a better idea of what they’re putting in their pools and how it will perform. ... (posted by Rob Dr Duck Coxworth 5 years 75 days ago.)

Solar Pool Heaters-Right for today

Solar Pool Heaters-Right for today You’ve probably noticed that you’re paying more for energy these days. Between filling the car and paying for heat and air conditioning the cash goes faster with every passing month. If you own a swimming pool with a propane or natural gas heater the cost of comfortable pool water is getting out of hand. Heating an outdoor swimming pool is... (posted by Rob Dr Duck Coxworth 5 years 298 days ago.)

Got the Baquacil Blues?The easy way to change back to chlorine in your pool.

Got the Baquacil Blues? Here's the easy way to change back to chlorine in your pool . Baquacil was a huge hit when introduced to the pool market in the late 1980's. While pricey, it gave pool owners the convenience and confidence of a "cook book" solution to the hit or miss job of pool care. If you... (posted by Rob Dr Duck Coxworth 6 years 37 days ago.)