| Air leaks and bubbles
If you notice air leaks and bubbles from return line or jets of your pool, you should check the pump. These bubbles may indicate that the pump is taking air in with the water from some source.
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| Erosion of pool equipment
Your pool equipment is designed to function optimally with well balanced and chemically treated pool water. Maintaining the proper balance and chemical treatment to prevent the growth of algae not only makes your pool more enjoyable to use but also aids in the prevention of mineral deposits in the plumbing.
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| Pool discoloration/ surface spots
Should your pool develop spots and discoloring chances are the most common cause is algae. Checking the your chemical levels, adding an algaecide, and brushing the pool should prevent this problem.
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| Safety
Pools provide a relaxing escape on a hot summer day. However, they can also come with a greater risk of accidents and deaths. Pool supervision is crucial, since small children can be lured to a pool by toys left in the water.
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| Scum line
Over time, your pool may develop an unsightly ring at the water level. This is caused by a buildup of oil and dirt in the water which develops into a scum line.
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| Slippery surface
Water makes traction difficult, and your decking and surrounding pool surfaces are all subject to it. The surfaces can be sprayed during construction with products to reduce the slick surface and improve traction.
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| Water loss
Each time you get out of your pool you take a lot of treated pool water with you. Pools also lose water through evaporation. This can be minimized by using a pool cover and reducing the water temperature.
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| Water problems
Two prevalent water problems associated with swimming pools include algae (AL-jee), and cloudy water. Algae, the most common problem, are one-celled plants, usually green in color.
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