Does Chlorine Prevent All Recreational Water Illnesses? – Chlorine in pools kills the germs that may make people sick, but it does take time. Chlorine in properly disinfected pools kills most germs that cause RWIs within minutes. However, it takes a longer time to kill germs such as Cryptosporidium that can live for days even in a properly disinfected swimming pool. … Read More
Things Not To Do With Your Pool
Swimming pools are a luxury and most are a serious investment to own. Failure to maintain your pool or attend to regular service items will lead to failures in the system. Review these things that you should absolutely NOT do to your pool. Never add random chemicals to your pool. Never ignore a pool leak. Do not turn your pump … Read More
Fastest Way To Lower Alkalinity
The most commonly used and efficient product to lower alkalinity is Ph down. pH Down, known as dry acid, will lower your pH. The recommended pH for pool water is within the range of 7.2 or 7.6 or slightly on the alkaline side, preferably about 7.2 If the pH gets higher than 7.8, the water is becoming too alkaline. When … Read More
Rain Water and Your Pool
There isn’t anything better than a cool dip on a hot day or just lounging by the pool. With that said, there is no avoiding the rain. The extra water can affect your pool water and the chemistry. It can make your pool unsanitary and even cause it to lose its visual appeal. The chemical imbalance does not come from … Read More
Hot Tub Balance Guide
Tips to know to get your hot tub ready for relaxation. Test your fill water for hardness. Bring a sample in to Ohana Pool & Spa and we will check it for hardness level. Test for metals. After you have filled your hot tub, bring a sample in to check for metals. Always balance the alkalinity level first, then pH … Read More
Do Not Do These To Your Pool
Swimming pools are a luxury and most are a serious investment to own. Failure to maintain your pool or attend to regular service items will lead to failures in the system. Review these things that you should absolutely NOT do to your pool. Never add random chemicals to your pool. Never ignore a pool leak. Do not turn your pump … Read More
Foam in your Hot Tub?
Do you have a hot tub foaming problem you want to fix once and for all? Too much foam in a hot tub is one of the most common problems that spa owners complain about. When the water first goes in to the spa you notice that there is almost no bubbles or foam at all, but a few weeks … Read More
Swimming Pool Myths
We’ve all heard rumors about swimming and swimming pools, but are they true? Wait an hour after you eat to swim – Some truth. The truth is, when your stomach is digesting food, more blood goes to your stomach to aid in digestion, leaving less blood in your other muscles. If you over work those muscles, you may get cramps. … Read More
Pool Leak or Evaporation?
Pool leaks can happen anywhere in or outside your pool. Before you start looking for the leak, make sure you check the filter system area, including the filter, heater, pump, and chlorinator. In an inground pool, leaks can occur by cracked pipes underground. If this is the case, call Ohana Pool & Spa to test the lines for possible cracks. … Read More
Safety Around Your Pool
Are you thinking of remodeling your swimming pool? Adding safety precautions is a terrific reason to remodel your pool area. You may want to add a fence or pool safety nets to protect children and pets. You will also want to be certain that your pool has the latest anti-entrapment equipment to prevent hair or body parts from being sucked … Read More