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Make Water Safety Priority #1 This Week
Dear Customer: Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs bring years of enjoyment. They give you an opportunity to spend time with friends and family, while providing many health and fitness benefits. Swim Chem and the California Spa and Pool Industry Education Council (SPEC) reminds you to make sure your pool is ready for summer. Following […]
Iron Stains
Iron Stains One of the most common stains found in swimming pools and spas is from iron. Iron staining is a result of ferrous oxide (rust) coming out of solution (precipitating) and depositing on the interior surfaces and components of the pool. The color of iron stains ranges from light yellow to dark brown. The […]
Colored Plaster
Definition: Plaster that has been altered in color by the addition of a dye. The most common color variations are blacks, grays and browns, although other shades may be created by the plasterer. Colored plaster has the same characteristics as white plaster, although staining, etching, crazing and scaling phenomena are frequently more noticeable on colored […]
Drowning Prevention Tips
The National Swimming Pool Safety Committee offers parents and pool/spa owners the following tips to help prevent child drownings and near-drownings. Supervision Never take your eyes off a child when he or she is in or near any body of water, even for a second. Don’t rely solely on barriers, such as fences or walls. […]
