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Cartridges can be cleaned!
As methods have changed over time, you no longer have to soak your cartridges all night. Often, customers contact us because of poor filtration, the first thing to look out for when this problem arises is your filter. It can become clogged quickly. Sand filter owners use backwashing to clean theirs. Owners of cartridge filters […]
Alkalinity plus is essential when you closed your pool!
During the season, alkalinity is one of the main parameters balanced, to help reduce the fluctuation of your pH. Additionally, when total alkalinity is balanced, surface corrosion is reduced. This will allow to preserve your equipment, over the longer term. When you close your heat pump in the fall, you will need to ensure that […]
Did you know that there are products to clean and preserve the durability of your spa equipment?
If you are in the habit of emptying your spa without cleaner, the purge will not remove the organic waste present in the pipes (skin-cream-soap etc.). First, a plumbing cleaner will be needed. Cleanse & Drain thoroughly cleans the spa plumbing before emptying it of saturated water. Second, a surface cleaner allows for optimal cleaning. […]
Did you know that there is a section dedicated to our discoveries on the online store?
The online store is divided into several subcategories to make it easier to clearly group your needs. You will be able to find various items and satisfy the whole family. Indeed, we have made sure that you find an assortment of products for all kinds of occasions. Whether it’s to brighten up your home, […]
My neighbor says there’s no point in having my pool water tested!
Question: We are often asked why a neighbor’s water might be fine if he has never tested his water. Answer: There is a good chance that the neighbor’s water is very unbalanced since it is not adjusted according to the disturbances. In reality, beautiful water is not necessarily good water. Vinegar is 100% clear, but […]
What if we changed your sand for the last time?
Cartridge filter owner, do you change your filters often? You will quickly make your filter replacement profitable with an AFM ng filter. No more spending on cartridges year after year. Sand filter owner, do you change your sand often? By changing your sand to AFM filter material, you will no longer have to change or […]
If I own a saltwater pool, is the chlorine generated by the system sufficient as the only maintenance?
If I own a saltwater pool, is the chlorine generated by the system sufficient as the only maintenance? I will always remember my early years when salt systems were introduced in Quebec. There was this poster of a man playing golf, and it was written in huge characters ‘THIS IS HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR POOL’, […]
Why do we have to use several products when maintaining a Spa and not just chlorine or bromine?
A frequently asked question: Why do we have to use several products when maintaining a Spa and not just chlorine or bromine? You have probably thought and dreamed for a long time about buying a spa so that you and your family can enjoy a lot of special and magical moments. To fully understand what […]
My water was almost crystal clear, I added some chlorine and now it has a greeny but still clear color
Question : My water was almost crystal clear, I added some chlorine and now it has a greeny but still clear color, what went wrong?? Answer : Some metals, like iron or copper probably entered your pool after after the last fill. Chlorine coming into contact with a certain amount of metal will result into […]
the water almost always look good, why would I need to add anything else?
Question : So far I have only put chlorine in my pool and the water almost always look good, why would I need to add anything else? Answer : I like to do some comparisons before answering this question more in details. You have just bought a brand new car and you love it as […]
My water is cloudy with white particles floating around
Question : My water is cloudy with white particles floating around, even if I added more chlorine and I used algaecide what is the matter? Answer : I Cloudy water is not necessarily linked to the formation of algae and can be the result of a lot of different factors, and sometimes more than one. […]
i never see any chlorine level
Question : When i test my water, i never see any chlorine level but my water seems fine is that okay? Answer : The strongest possibility is that you are adding just enough chlorine to sanitize and clean your water. The reading that you are looking at most of the time is the free chlorine. […]