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Pool care, explained

The “why” behind the numbers — clear, sourced explainers on pool chemistry. Read up, then jump into the calculators to put it into practice.

Ideal Pool Chemistry Levels (and Why They Matter)

Target ranges for chlorine, pH, alkalinity, CYA, calcium, and salt — and what happens when each drifts.

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Why Your Chlorine Disappears in the Sun

UV destroys unprotected chlorine in minutes. Here’s the science and the fix.

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How to Lower Cyanuric Acid in a Pool

Why no chemical removes CYA, and exactly how much water to drain to bring it back into range.

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