The High Dive

Welcome to The High Dive Blog. Here, you will be provided additional tips and helpful guidelines about keeping your pool clean, safe, and enjoyable.

Maintaining the health of the pool’s water and equipment is key to a trouble-free swimming experience. We want to provide additional tips and guidelines on pool maintenance tasks, whether it is maintaining the pool in the offseason or getting ready to open it up in the spring.

If You Are In a Swimming Pool When an Earthquake Hits, Get Out!

Know about the dangers of earthquakes when it comes to swimming in your pool. Spoiler: do not do it.

Using Skimmer Weir Doors: What They Are and How They Work

Weir doors help control the flow of water into the skimmer. While optional for a pool, they drastically improve the ability to suck in leaves and other surface debris.

What to Know When Filling a Pool With Well Water

It is safe and relatively easy to fill your pool with well water. However, there are some considerations to know before you do.

Regular pool testing is a vital part of keeping it safe and clean for your family and friends. Here is some relevant information on interpreting test results, providing troubleshooting tips for when the test results are out of balance, and ways to make testing faster.

Why is My Pool pH Test Purple? You Might Have Too Much Chlorine!

When testing for pH levels in a pool, you may get a reading beyond what’s indicated on the color comparator tube…

Why is My Pool Chlorine Test Orange? Diagnosing Potential Reasons

When testing chlorine levels, pool test kits usually have one of these three types of chlorine testing. When using the OTO…

How to Use Taylor Test Kits for Your Pool’s Water

Taylor is almost synonymous with pool testing. Because of this, they have set the standard with their line of testing kits, combining accuracy and convenience all in one.

Understanding pool chemistry and water balance is an important piece of the overall pool maintenance puzzle. Here is additional information on the relationships between chemistry parameters.

Total Chlorine vs Free Chlorine: What is the Difference?

Knowing the difference between total chlorine and free chlorine is important when maintaining proper pool chemistry.

Too Much Calcium in the Pool: How to Lower Calcium Hardness Levels

Calcium hardness (CH) is often the most overlooked aspect of pool chemistry. However, too much calcium in a pool can impact…

How to Raise pH in Your Pool When it is Low

A low pH over a long period of time can wreak havoc on pool equipment and cause discomfort for swimmer. Diagnose why pH is low and how to increase it.

Pool chemicals ensure that the water is not only clear but healthy to swim. Here is additional information on how to use certain chemicals.

Using a Pool Opening Kit: Are They Necessary to a Pool Opening?

When it comes time to open the pool for the season, you might notice a pool start-up kit at your local…

Cal Hypo vs Liquid Chlorine: Should You Use Granules Or Liquid?

Liquid chlorine and cal hypo have a lot of similarities. But which is better for daily chlorination?

Liquid Chlorine Vs. Tablets: Should You Make the Switch to Liquid?

Should you be using liquid chlorine or tablets for daily use? Learn about the pros and cons of each form of chlorine.

Part of owning a pool is having fun with it! Here are some tips and guides on how to elevate the pool experience with various accessories and pool party decorations. Go wild with your friends and family!

Summer’s Calling! Here’s When Your State Opens Up Their Pools For The Season

It’s that time of the year again when colder climate pool owners nationwide begin to think about opening their pools for…

Here are 6 Great Christmas Gifts Every Pool Owner Will Appreciate

Here are some christmas gift ideas for that special pool owner in your life! From pool maintenance to fun enhancements, there is a gift they’ll love!

We Found 10 Pool Accessories That Every Pool Owner Should Have

From safety essentials to fun gadgets, we’ve chosen the 10 must-have pool accessories and supplies that will elevate your pool time and make your swim season unforgettable.