Archives for August 2011

What causes this eye & skin irritation?  We have been raised hearing the phrase “too much chlorine”.  This is not usually the cause of eye or skin irritation in swimming pools.  Most often eye and skin irritation is caused by one of the following: Insufficient sanitizer levels – Although swimmers often complain that the chlorine is burning their eyes or irritating their skin, it is, in … [Read more...] about Eye & Skin Irritation

The drought that we are currently experiencing in the North Texas area has far reaching affects due to the type of soil that exists in portions of the region. Hardly a day goes by that the area newspapers or the news stations don’t discuss the effect that the drought is having on underground plumbing and building foundations.  Water mains are breaking and house foundations are moving all across … [Read more...] about Pool Problems Caused by the Drought

Although this summer will not likely be another 1980 when it comes to the heat, it appears at this point that it might end up being the second hottest summer on record in the north Texas area.  Traditionally one of the solutions to dealing with the heat is the cool enjoyment that a swimming pool can provide.  That has not been the case as of late—as pool water is obviously warmer than it typically … [Read more...] about Pool Water Too Warm?