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Having a swimming pool means more than just filling it with water. A vital part of maintaining your swimming pool is keeping your water balanced. The services offered by Andy’s Pool Service include measuring the pH of your pool, which reads the level of acid and base in your pool water, as well as maintaining the pool’s proper chemical balance. Here are some important reasons to have properly balanced pH. Corrosive Effects Pool water that has too much acid can actually start to eat away at metal surfaces. This includes metal ladders, railings, fittings and screws. The metal housings that surround lights can also lose shininess and their surfaces can become rougher in acidic water. In addition, acidic water can damage your pool pump. Imbalanced pH can additionally dissolve metals into the water, which can get caught on your pool liner and damage it, or stain the pool’s hard walls. Finally, imbalanced pH can cause the colors in swimwear to fade and degrade the fabric. Making sure you have regular inspections from Andy’s Pool Service can prevent these problems from occurring. Health Concerns A pool with an imbalanced pH can make for an uncomfortable and even hazardous swim. Too much acid can cause your eyes to burn and sting, possibly resulting in red eyes. Likewise, if you get water in your nose, you will feel burning sensations in your nasal passages. Low pH can also strip your skin of its natural oils, resulting in skin that is tight, itchy and feels dried. In addition, imbalanced pH may also cause hair loss. Finally, imbalanced water can also interfere with a filter’s ability to kill bacteria and germs. Should any of these symptoms rear their heads, call in Andy’s Pool Service to immediately test your water and if necessary, rebalance the pool. Cloudy Water Pools with high acid may not produce visible evidence in the water. However, if your pool’s water is cloudy, that is a likely symptom that your pool’s pH is too basic. High pH initially creates hazy water. As the pH gets higher, it will become cloudier. And if you use a sand filter in your pool, high pH can create clogs inside it. Keeping up balance in your pool water is essential to maintaining the lifespan of your pool’s equipment and the health of all who want to take a dip in your pool. The maintenance services offered by Andy’s Pool Service are a great way to maintain your pool and ward off potential problems. For more information:- Andy’s Pool Service
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