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Pool Shock: The Different Types of Pool Shock and Their Benefits

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Alpha and Omega Pool Services

When people search for a swimming pool service, they often want to know how to use chemicals properly so their pool won’t turn green. Pool shock is a common term in the pool industry, but there are different forms and pros and cons to each of those types. I’ll explain the most common types and identify the benefits of each…

Acid Wash Pool – When and Why To Consider This Service?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Alpha and Omega Pool Services

A pool acid wash is an important service to utilize in order to take good, long-term care of your pool. Simply stated, acid washing your pool is applying a solution of acid to strip away a small layer of plaster. The newly exposed plaster will be less likely to have algae “stick” to it if brushed and maintained correctly each…

Pool Skimmer: What is the value to your pool?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Alpha and Omega Pool Services

In searching for the best pool cleaner, most people want to find a tool to save them time and effort in cleaning a pool. To help clarify, I’ll first define the term and what it means. A pool skimmer is simply a gadget or instrument that pulls in the water from the surface of the pool into a small collector…

Draining A Swimming Pool: A How To Guide

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Alpha and Omega Pool Services

As a pool owner, there are certain circumstances when draining a swimming pool is the best course of action, which may include needing a pool acid wash, or if your pool is full of algae. In this brief how-to guide, I’ll demonstrate the basic steps for draining a pool. First, you will need to select from a variety of swimming…

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