Water Testing
Can summer cause pool test reagent heat damage?
Summer storage can undermine pool test results before a reagent expires. Learn what to check after hot-shed or vehicle exposure and how to…
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CAROLINA POOL JOURNAL
Field notes & lessons learned.
Pool maintenance
Safe pool filter cartridge cleaning without damaging pleats
Protect cartridge fabric with a manufacturer-led routine for shutdown, pressure release, gentle rinsing, inspection, and responsible rinse-water handling.
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Pool Equipment
Smart salt chlorine generator sizing for North Carolina pools
Compare chlorine production, operating hours, water temperature, and summer demand before choosing a salt system. Learn which specifications, compatibility details, and written commitments…
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Project Closeout
Untested Features: A pool deferred seasonal testing closeout agreement
Some pool features cannot be fully demonstrated during handover. Document what remains untested, who will return, suitable test conditions, and unresolved completion or…
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Warranty Documentation
Close the Gaps: pool warranty start date registration verification
Compare purchase, installation, startup, and registration records before pool handover. Learn how to match serial numbers, confirm registration, and request written answers when…
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Correction Work
Before You Sign: pool repair proposal scope review
Compare pool repair proposals by diagnosis, preparation, materials, restoration, and retesting—not price alone. Learn what to document before authorizing work.
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Workmanship Verification
Wrinkles and Fit: new vinyl pool liner installation acceptance
Before signing off on a new vinyl liner, document corners, steps, seams, and fittings. Learn which manufacturer-specific answers to request and why adjustments…
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Construction Quality Verification
Your fiberglass pool delivery condition checklist
Document your fiberglass shell’s identity, accessible surfaces, shipping supports, and visible concerns before installation—without entering lifting zones or judging structural safety.
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Change Orders
Checking Extras: pool change order quantity verification
Extra decking and soil hauling charges need more than a total. Learn how to compare measured quantities, agreed billing units, delivery tickets, photographs,…
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Payment Protection
Before You Pay: pool offsite material payment verification
Before paying for pool materials stored elsewhere, request records showing what exists, where it is stored, who can release it, and who handles…
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