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Spring Shopping For Pools

Spring Shopping for Pools

What Do I Need to Start the Season A question we are often asked at Purewater is what to pick up to start the season?  The answer is not quite as simple as you might expect. Many consumers want to be efficient and get all of their buying out of the way in one trip, […]

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Can’t Keep a Chlorine Reading on Your Pool or Spa?

Pool Always Has Low / No Chlorine?

Chlorine demand reflects an inability to maintain an adequate free chlorine residual in pool or spa water, even though the water is balanced and properly maintained. It can take the form of low total and free chlorine residuals or high combined chlorine (chloramines). Chlorine demand is caused by many different contaminants entering the water that […]

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Time to Change Water in Your Hot Tub?

Time to Change Water in Your Hot Tub?

Understanding when to change the water in your hot tub can be a bit challenging; there are two main factors: 1) Does the water demand it?  This is indicated by several factors: Is the TDS (total dissolved solids) level high? Usually 2500-3000 or above; this is something we test for at Purewater, or you can […]

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Enzyme Use in Pools and Hot Tubs

Enzyme Use in Pools and Hot Tubs

Enzymes such as Spa Perfect or Pool Perfect are used to keep the water in bathing environments clean, clear, fresh, and safe for users, by allowing sanitizers such as chlorine/salt or bromine to work faster and more efficiently. When chemicals work more efficiently you can use less of them, reducing nasty-smelling water and skin or […]

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An Early Spring “To Do” List for Spas

An Early Spring “To Do” List for SPAS

Warm weather is on the way! Some of you will have made great use of your hot tub or softub over the winter, while others are still waiting for things to warm up a little more. Either way, with the onset of warmer weather, there are a few things you want to take care of […]

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Creating an Awesome (and Functional) Basement Bar

Creating an Awesome (and Functional) Basement Bar

Is your basement starting to look a little drab and depressing? Well, there’s no better way to revitalize it than with a swanky and stylish basement bar. Here’s how to create your own awesome and fully functional Ottawa home bar. The first thing you need to consider is the plumbing. The built-in feel of a […]

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A Guide to Clearing Algae Problems

A Guide to Clearing Algae Problems

Is your pool clouded or covered with unsightly green algae? If your kids would sooner head down to the nearest swamp to play Marco Polo than dive into your pool, it’s time to take action. Here are some maintenance tips prepared by the experts at Purewater to help you clear your algae problem. Clean Debris […]

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Why You Should Invest in a Swim Spa

Why You Should Purchase a Swim Spa

Swimming pools, hot tubs and softubs aren’t your only option for backyard fitness and leisure. A swim spa is basically a combination of the two, about the same width as a hot tub but about triple the standard length. Swim spas have a propulsion system that creates a current that you can swim against, think […]

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