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Your pool water might look clear, but if pH and alkalinity aren’t properly balanced, you could be facing hidden problems from swimmer discomfort to expensive damage and poor sanitation. Here’s what you need to know: Allowed Ranges: * pH: 7.0 – 8.0 * Total Alkalinity: 60 – 180 ppm Optimal Ranges (for best performance): * pH: 7.2 – 7.8 * Alkalinity: 80 – 120 ppm What happens when pH is not balanced? * When pH is too low, water becomes acidic and corrosive, damaging through time metal parts, pool equipment, plaster, and even your skin and eyes. * When pH is too high, water can scale and leave deposits on the pool walls, tile, and equipment, reducing efficiency and requiring costly cleaning. * Poor alkalinity control makes pH bounce unpredictably, making proper water chemistry nearly impossible to maintain. That’s why professional pool service matters. At ACORB POOLS, we don’t guess

Because owning a pool should be relaxing not stressful. Keeping your pool clean goes far beyond scooping leaves and dumping in chemicals. Professional pool cleaning services like ours take the guesswork and heavy lifting out of pool care, ensuring your water is safe, sparkling, and always ready to enjoy. Here’s why professional pool cleaning is worth it: Water Chemistry Perfected We test and balance your pool’s chlorine, pH, alkalinity, stabilizer, and more every visit. This prevents cloudy water, skin irritation, and algae outbreaks and helps protect your pool equipment and surface from corrosion or scaling. Safe & Sanitary Swimming We use commercial-grade products and apply them at the right time and dosage. Our techs know when it’s time to shock, treat algae, or address high phosphate levels, keeping your family safe. Prevent Costly Repairs Every week, we inspect your pump, filter, skimmer, cleaner, and valves. Catching problems early avoids big

If you’re a pool owner in Texas, you already know that keeping your pool clean and safe isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. But how much does proper maintenance really cost? The truth is, it depends on how often the pool is used, the surrounding environment, and the level of care required. While we don’t list specific prices here, we can help you understand what goes into determining the cost and what kind of service your pool may need. For most homeowners, we recommend weekly pool service. That’s usually enough to keep the water clean, the chemicals balanced, and your equipment running smoothly, especially if the pool is used moderately and is not exposed to heavy debris. But for commercial pools, apartment properties, or homes where the pool is used daily, especially during peak season, 2 to 3 visits per week may be necessary. High swimmer load, sunscreen buildup, and

As the summer heat rises, it’s essential to keep your pool in top shape. But do you know how much water is actually in your pool? Calculating your pool’s water volume is key to maintaining proper chemical balance, optimizing filtration, and even planning repairs or upgrades. Here’s how you can easily determine the amount of water in your pool: 1. Rectangular or Square Pools: * Measure Length (L), Width (W), and Average Depth (D). * Formula: **L x W x D x 7.5 = Total Gallons** 2. Circular Pools: * Measure Diameter (Di) and Average Depth. * Formula: **Di x Di x D x 5.9 = Total Gallons** 3. Oval Pools: * Measure Length (L), Width (W), and Average Depth. * Formula: **L x W x D x 6.7 = Total Gallons** 4. Irregular-Shaped Pools: * Break the pool into simple shapes (rectangles, circles, etc.), calculate each section, and sum