Pool Pro Service Inc

This one confuses folks.

Green water with chlorine present usually means:

• Chlorine is locked up
   
• pH is outta whack
   
• Filter isn’t catchin’ dead algae
   

👉 Chlorine only works if the rest of the water’s balanced.
Dumpin’ more chlorine without balance just wastes money.

Tony’s Rule:
If it’s green and smells like chlorine, stop guessin’ and call us.

That slick feel on the walls ain’t normal.

It usually means:

• Early algae growth
   
• Low sanitizer
   
• Poor circulation
   

👉 Slippery today = green tomorrow.

Here’s the truth bomb 💣
Strong chlorine smell usually means not enough working chlorine.

That smell is chloramines — chlorine that’s already used up.

Fix:
Balance first, sanitize second. Nose don’t lie.

Eye burn is almost always pH, not chlorine.

Common causes:

• pH too high or too low
   
• Alkalinity out of range
   

👉 Balanced water shouldn’t burn eyes, skin, or swimsuits

Some evaporation is normal.
Big drops ain’t.

Check:

• Around the pump pad
   
• Under equipment
   
• Wet soil near pool
   
• Cracks in tile line
   

👉 If you’re addin’ water every day, something’s leakin’.

Pools should hum, not howl.

Loud pumps usually mean:

• Low water level
   
• Air in the system
   
• Bad bearings
   
• Dry running
   

🚨 DO NOT ignore pump noise
That noise turns into a $1,500 problem real fast.

Pump losing suction?

Check:

• Pool water level
   
• Skimmer weir stuck
   
• Loose pump lid
   
• Cracked suction pipe
   

👉 Air leaks kill circulation.

Low pressure usually means:

• Pump issue
   
• Clogged pump basket
   
• Air leak
   
• Valves set wrong
   

Low pressure = poor filtration = dirty pool.

Pressure shootin’ up too quick?

Likely causes:

• Heavy debris load
   
• Algae
   
• Filter needs deep clean
   
• Pool needs brushing more often
   

👉 Filter’s doin’ its job — don’t punish it.

Salt systems lie sometimes.

Could be:

• Dirty salt cell
   
• Cold water
   
• Bad sensor
   
• Scaling on cell plates
   

Before addin’ salt:
👉 Clean the cell first. Too much salt causes big problems.

Welcome to Gulf Shores 🌧️

Rain brings:

• Dirt
   
• Pollen
   
• Phosphates
   
• Diluted chemicals
   

👉 After heavy rain, pools need extra attention.
That’s normal — not neglect.

Recurring algae means something’s wrong.

Common reasons:

• Pump runtime too short
   
• Filter dirty
   
• Dead spots not brushed
   
• Chemistry barely “okay”
   

👉 Killing algae ain’t enough — you gotta prevent it.

That “off” feeling is real.

Could be:

• High dissolved solids
   
• Old water
   
• Poor circulation
   
• Bad balance
   

Sometimes water needs a reset, not more chemicals.

Most heaters won’t fire if:

• Water flow is low
   
• Pressure switch tripped
   
• Thermostat set wrong
   
• Safety sensors triggered
   

👉 Heaters are picky for a reason — they protect themselves.

Skipping service costs more. Period.

Weekly service:

• Prevents algae
   
• Uses fewer chemicals
   
• Catches problems early
   
• Extends equipment life
   

👉 Cheap service costs less than expensive repairs.

 Pools ain’t hard — but they ain’t forgiving.
Ignore small stuff long enough and it turns into big money.