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Practical pool care advice from a Certified Pool Operator. Chemistry, maintenance, and what actually works in the Las Vegas desert.
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Why Las Vegas Pools Build Up Calcium
Las Vegas fill water is 16 grains per gallon hard. Your pool evaporates about 22,800 gallons a year and every mineral stays behind, getting harder each summer.
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Is Your Pool Part of Your Party Plan?
You plan the food and the guest list. Five things to do for the pool that give you clear water in the Las Vegas heat, not a cloudy mess by Monday.
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Why Pool Shock Stops Working in Las Vegas
Most Las Vegas homeowners use the same shock product every week. Over time, it shifts CYA, calcium, or salt in ways chlorine testing alone will not reveal.
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What Your Dog Does to Your Pool
Las Vegas heat drives dogs to the pool all summer. Fur, dander, and skin oils add real chemistry demand. Here is what changes when a dog is part of the picture.
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How Long Should Your Pool Pump Run in Las Vegas
Running your pump 8 to 10 hours daily is a reasonable starting point. In Las Vegas, that's often not enough. Here's how to calculate your right runtime.
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When to Drain a Las Vegas Pool: Not in Summer
Most Las Vegas pools cannot be safely drained from May through October. Here is what happens to a pool shell in desert heat, and what to do instead.
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Test Strips vs. Drop Tests: What Pool Techs Use
Test strips give you a direction. Drop tests give you a number. A certified tech uses both, not interchangeably. Here is why the difference matters.
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What a Las Vegas Windstorm Does to Your Pool
A windstorm in the Las Vegas Valley can turn a balanced pool hazy within days. Here is what is actually happening, and what to do about it before it gets worse.