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At the very least, paying attention to the available chlorine should be key when comparing or shopping for chlorine tablets abroad. It's best to also keep in mind that your local and trusted pool professional has done a lot of the legwork on the other, less visible benefits of one brand versus another -- such as compression, dissolution rate, potential impurities or ingredients that could cause unexpected staining or discoloration, etc.

Although painting a pool surface can have viable benefits in other parts of the country, the southwest tends to be an area that sees painting as more of a temporary fix to aesthetic or visual issues that should be more properly addressed with a refinish or repair. You should consult with your local and trusted pool professional before moving forward with an interior pool paint application.

Although proper water balance and regular brushing can help alleviate staining and discoloration issues, the use of an effective stain removal product may be much more effective. You should consult with your local and trusted pool professional for further advice, tailored to your specific issue or concern. Additionally, routine and regular use of an effective stain and scale preventative is recommended after any such treatment to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

In most instances, light bulbs are designed to be changed without draining the pool and can be accessed from the deck above the light fixture. If you're unsure, taking a photo into your local and trusted pool professional could lead you to getting the proper advice on making the changeout yourself or to arrange for a professional service call.

Most commonly, offensive odors coupled with itchy skin and buring eyes are indicators that your chlorine may be combining with contaminants in the water (some debris particles, suntan lotions, sunscreen, sweat, urine, etc.). It's best to perform a Total Chlorine test and also a Free Chlorine test to determine the "gap" or difference between the two. That difference will help to determine the amount of shock (or oxidizer) that will be necessary to break apart those distractions (contaminants) and free up your chlorine to effectively sanitize and protect swimmers, while also removing the odors and burning effects. You'll need to...