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Pool Chemistry Specialist · Serving the Greater Metro Area

"Your pool is a 20,000-gallon chemistry experiment.
You just need someone who's passed the test."

— Marcus Webb, Certified Pool & Spa Operator

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The Work

Three pools. Three problems solved.

Real service calls, real clients, real outcomes. Each case is documented exactly as it happened.

Case 01New Homeowner
"We closed on the house Friday. By Sunday the pool was the color of pea soup. I didn't know if you could even fix that."

— Jordan M., Westlake Hills

Green murky pool water before treatment

Day 1 · 8:00 AM

Crystal clear blue pool water after treatment

Day 2 · 4:00 PM

The Problem

Free chlorine had dropped to zero, pH was at 8.4, and a severe algae bloom had taken hold. The previous owners had gone two weeks without treatment during the sale.

Diagnosis Log

Day 1 · 8:00 AM

Arrived, pulled water sample. FC: 0 ppm, pH: 8.4, TA: 60 ppm. Algae confirmed by brush test.

Day 1 · 9:30 AM

Shock treatment — 4 lbs calcium hypochlorite per 10k gallons. Adjusted pH to 7.2 before shocking to maximize chlorine effectiveness.

Day 1 · 2:00 PM

Added algaecide and clarifier. Vacuumed dead algae to waste, bypassing filter.

Day 2 · 7:00 AM

Water visibly clearing. FC holding at 8 ppm. Backwashed filter twice. Final pH adjustment to 7.4.

48h
From green to swim-ready

Water returned to a free chlorine of 3.0 ppm, pH 7.4, total alkalinity 110 ppm. Jordan's family swam the following morning.

Result · Rescued in 48 hours

Case 02Property Manager
"I manage 15 community pools. I need someone who catches problems before the HOA board does."

— Diane K., Meridian Property Group

Pool pump equipment being inspected

Pump at diagnosis

Community pool with clear water after pump repair

Back to 18 PSI · 72 hours later

The Problem

During a routine chemistry check at a 22-unit complex, a grinding noise on startup and a pressure drop from 18 PSI to 11 PSI indicated impeller wear. Left unaddressed, this leads to full pump failure and potential flooding.

Diagnosis Log

Routine Visit · 7:45 AM

Chemistry balanced at arrival. Noticed startup vibration lasting 4 seconds — abnormal for this pump model.

7:55 AM

Checked pressure gauge: 11 PSI (normal for this system: 17–19 PSI). Flow rate reduced by approximately 35%.

8:10 AM

Opened pump basket housing. Impeller showed visible wear on two vanes. Shaft seal beginning to seep.

8:30 AM

Documented with photos and submitted repair ticket. Recommended replacing impeller + seal kit. Total parts cost: $180.

$4,020
Saved vs. full pump replacement

Repair completed within 72 hours. Diane now has all 15 pools on a monthly inspection contract. Zero equipment failures in 14 months.

Result · Caught before it became a $4,200 repair

Case 03Airbnb Host
"I got a one-star review that said the water smelled like a locker room. I was spending $180 a month on chemicals and still getting complaints."

— Priya N., Scottsdale Airbnb Superhost

Pool with chemical testing equipment before salt conversion

Before: $180/mo in chemicals

Beautiful clear pool after salt system conversion

After: $83/mo average

The Problem

Over-chlorination from manual dosing was producing chloramines — the compound that causes the "pool smell" and eye irritation. A salt chlorine generator produces free chlorine on-demand, eliminating the spike-and-crash cycle.

Diagnosis Log

Assessment Visit

Combined chlorine at 1.8 ppm (should be < 0.2 ppm). Confirmed chloramine buildup causing odor and guest irritation.

Week 1

Superchlorination (breakpoint chlorination) to burn off existing chloramines. Pool closed 24 hours.

Week 2

Installed Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 salt chlorine generator. Added 400 lbs pool-grade salt to reach 3,200 ppm salinity.

Week 3

Dialed cell output to 50% — enough to maintain 2.5–3.0 ppm FC continuously without manual dosing. pH stabilized at 7.6.

−54%
Monthly chemical cost reduction

Priya's next three guest reviews mentioned the pool specifically — all five stars. Monthly chemical spend dropped from $180 to $83.

Result · Cut chemical spend by 54% in first month

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What's inside

Free Chlorine
2.0 – 4.0 ppm

Test twice a week in summer

pH
7.2 – 7.6

Most critical number. Affects everything.

Total Alkalinity
80 – 120 ppm

Stabilizes your pH

Calcium Hardness
200 – 400 ppm

Prevents surface etching

Cyanuric Acid
30 – 50 ppm

Sunscreen for your chlorine

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340+
Pools serviced
6
Years in the field
48h
Avg. green-pool rescue
4.9★
Average rating

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Serving Austin metro · 40-mile radius

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