You would think the delivery of bulk chemicals would be as easy as putting some tanks and hoses on a truck. But with all the trucking regulations, training, invoicing procedures, DOT/CHP rules it’s just not that simple any longer. Company Regulations Each Hazmat supplier must have the following in place or face the [...]
If the filters are D.E., this cleaning may need to be done anywhere from once a year (residential pools) to four times per year (public pools & spas). A complete cleaning & maintenance involves soaking of the grids for 12-24 hours in a solution that removes the build up of oil and grease. cleaning with [...]
The purpose of the filters is to remove bacteria, bather residue (skin, hair, etc.) and other debris brought to the pool by bathers and weather. When operating efficiently, the water of the pool is inviting and sparkles, however, without maintenance the filter is not capable of filtering as much debris, which leaves the water dull, [...]
The heart of the pool circulation system is the pump, without this piece of equipment there is no pool. Pumps are relatively easy and normally require little maintenance, however, it is wise to check the basket to assure that there are no holes that will allow debris to pass into the impeller needs to be [...]
This is the time of year that maintenance on pumps, filters, chemical feed systems and heaters needs to be scheduled. After a hot summer of heavy use it is time to provide the equipment with the needed service that will assure continued efficient operation throughout the coming year. Each of the pieces of equipment [...]
There are two basic reasons for using ORP in spa and pool sanitation: ORP gives a simple reliable, accurate reading of sanitizer activity and water quality. With one single measurement, one can get information that otherwise requires a series of time-consuming and expensive chemical and bacteriological tests. In particular, ORP shows the effects of incorrect [...]
Effective today the Department of Justice (DOJ) extended the deadline for existing pool and spa compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) until January 31, 2013. This extension does not apply to newly constructed pools or spas, or those going under alterations. The extension for existing pools and spas was issued through DOJ rulemaking [...]
Rola-Chem Corp. has issued an advisory for customers who have purchased one of the company’s peristaltic pumps without a chemical controller. The firm did this after receiving a unit with a compromised timer knob. “This appears to have caused the pump to operate in a continuous mode,” the letter stated. Last year, the manufacturer settled [...]
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