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Pool Safety 101: Fencing, Alarms, and Ground Rules Every Family Should Have

May 3, 2026April 22, 2026 by Dan

I know this isn’t the most exciting topic – especially if you just got a pool and all you want to do is figure out how to keep the water clear. But pool safety is one of those things you really don’t want to learn the hard way. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental … Read more

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pH 7.2 โ€“ 7.6
Free Chlorine 2 โ€“ 4 ppm
Total Alkalinity 80 โ€“ 120 ppm
Calcium Hardness 200 โ€“ 400 ppm
Cyanuric Acid (CYA) 30 โ€“ 60 ppm
Salt (salt pools) 3,000 โ€“ 3,500 ppm

Test weekly. Adjust in this order: alkalinity โ†’ pH โ†’ chlorine.

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๐ŸŒฑ Spring Pool Priorities

Key tasks for the start of pool season:

  • Balance water after winter
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