The Best Q&A for Pool Maintenance: Circulation, Filtration, Chemistry | Backyard Family Fun

About this episode

Dee Daniels and Marshall Smith discuss essential tips for pool maintenance, focusing on circulation, filtration, and water chemistry.

Backyard Family Fun brought to you by Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products Dee Daniels sits down with Marshall Smith at Pride Pools’ Savannah location to answer common pool and spa questions for the May swim season. Marshall explains three core pillars of easy DIY pool maintenance—circulation (run the pump to prevent stagnation and reduce chemical costs), filtration (sand, cartridge, or DE, with sand being easiest to maintain), and chemistry (balancing pH, calcium hardness, total alkalinity, and metals, plus sanitizing, oxidizing/shocking, and algae treatment). They define “shocking” as oxidation and recommend at least every two weeks during peak season, adjusting for bather load, pool size, environment, and adding fresh water. Ideal pH range is 7.2–7.6 (about 7.4 preferred) for swimmer comfort, water clarity, and equipment longevity. They also cover proper water-sample collection, Pride Pools’ free labeled bottles, where to take samples, and convenient drop-off boxes at Savannah and Claxton locations. FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome and Season Kickoff 01:16 Pool Care Three Pillars 02:47 Circulation Run the Pump 04:03 Filtration Types Explained 05:44…

People in this episode

Host: Dee Daniels

Guest: Marshall Smith

Topics covered

• pool maintenance
• DIY
• water chemistry
• filtration
• circulation
• swimming season

Keywords

• pool maintenance
• circulation
• filtration
• water chemistry
• pH balance
• swimming season
• DIY tips

Sponsors

Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Savannah, Claxton

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