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24 Hour Emergency Response Service

Administrator — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:40:55 +0000

It has come to the attention of Lost Dutchman Pools that we are not recieving all of our emails from our website. We get the majority of them however some come through as just blank forms. If you are a weekly service customer with an issue or concern please contact Jake Boyer (co-owner) at (480) 388-2952 for an immediate response. If you are looking for service or need a repair estimate feel free to also call or text that number anytime. We value all of our customers and express our deepest apologies if any of our weekly service customers have failed to get a return email or call. Please use the given number to contact one of the owners 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We are happy to service your needs. Thank you once again for choosing Lost Dutchman Pools

Lost Dutchman Pools is now hiring

Administrator — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:05:23 +0000

Lost Dutchman Pools is currently looking for experienced pool cleaners and technicians to join our team as we move out of summer and into the winter months. Please contact our office or send us your resume today for immediate consideration. Thank you.

Jake Boyer

Thank you to everyone of our customers

Administrator — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:02:45 +0000

I just wanted to say thank you to each and everyone of our customers. It is you who makes up our company and without you we would not exist. Lost Dutchman Pools is proud of what we have become and the quality service that we provide to our customers. We have had a great year and we owe that to you the public and our customers who have used us in the past, present, and the future. A great big special thanks to all.

Jake Boyer

Monsoon Season is here!!

Administrator — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:12:01 +0000

Ok everyone the Monsoon Season is upon us. The winds are kicking up in the evenings and every pool is taking a beating. Your pools water chemistry is going to be all out of whack due to the dust and phosphates that are in the air. Your baskets are going to be jam packed, we are dealing with a ton of clogged pumps and filters. This is not something you should put off for another day. You need to stay on top of your pool and its ability to filter out the dirt and phosphates. If it’s to much for you then give us a call and let us do a storm cleanup for you. We will get your pool back to immaculate shape and ready for your next swim. We are open 7 days a week and now have 24 hour emergency service. So don’t wait for that filter to explode or your pump seals to burst. Give us a call today before it’s to late.

Lost Dutchman Pools now uses GPS!!

Administrator — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:39:23 +0000

In yet another effort to provide the best service possible to our customers Lost Dutchman Pools has recently installed GPS units in all of our trucks to aid in the confirmation that our pool cleaners are spending the proper amount of time at each stop. GPS will also be a great aid in verifying to our customers who may wish to inquire as to the exact time and day when services were rendered. However, our services are never in question by any of our current weekly service customers the GPS is there for the owners Melissa & Jake Boyer to have as resource to always monitor the pool cleaners and technicians that work for Lost Dutchman Pools in yet another effort to provide the best swimming pool service in town. So if you are looking for a company you can count on and trust, then give Lost Dutchman Pools a call today.

We are open the entire 4th of July weekend!!

Administrator — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:16:28 +0000

Lost Dutchman Pools is here to assist you in anything you may need this 4th of July! So don’t put up with other companies answering machines! Call us today for same day service! We are going above and beyond once more for you as we work through this hot holiday to provide you with emergency service. Let us make sure your pool is ready for all those 4th of july bbq’s. Call us today.

Let Lost Dutchman Pools refinish your pool this year!!

Administrator — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:50:33 +0000

Lost Dutchman Pools has recently obtained our K-36 replastering license with The Arizona Registrar of Contractors and is now officially licensed to do swimming pool refinishing. If your pool is in desperate need of a make over this year then make Lost Dutchman Pools your one stop shop experience when it comes to your swimming pool remodel needs this year. We can refinish your swimming pool in plaster, pebble tech, or pebble sheen. Call us today for more details or a free estimate.

Understanding Total Alkalinity

Administrator — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:57:55 +0000

The total alkalinity (TA) is a measure of how much of the alkaline substances there are in the water. In the swimming pool water, we are concerned with bicarbonate alkalinity, which should be between 80 ppm and 120 ppm.

When the total alkalinity (TA) is within this range, it prevents rapid pH changes and “stabilises” the pH level.

If the TA is too low, Marbelite and plaster walls will become etched, metals corrode, the pool’s walls and floor can stain, the water can turn green, eyes burn and we can have pH bounce (pH rapidly going up and down, seemingly at random).

If the TA is too high, the pH is difficult to adjust, the water becomes cloudy, the pool constantly needs acid (according to your test kit) and the chlorine loses its efficiency as a disinfectant.

It is recommended that you test the TA regularly, but in practice it changes very little in a well-maintained pool.

To raise the level of TA, we use sodium bicarbonate; it is the only chemical which will do this without increasing the pH very much. Use the calculator to find out how much sodium bicarbonate you need to raise the TA of your pool. Note that you should only add sodium bicarbonate at the rate of 1 kg per 50,000 litres of water every 4 days. Raising the TA can therefore be quite a time-consuming, slow process.

Lowering the total alkalinity is also a slow process. Acid, either liquid or dry, is added to the deepest part of the pool with the filter off. The acid should only be added a little at a time, diluting it before pouring it into the pool. Wait 3 days between applications. It could take days or even weeks to reduce the TA if it is very high. You should consult a pool professional if you have a high TA, or you can post to this blog and I will be more than happy to help you out. Or just give us a call so we can get one of our trained professionals out right away to test your water immediately.

How do you lower alkalinity in a pool?

Administrator — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:55:43 +0000

To lower the alkalinity in a pool you can use PH Minus or Muriatic acid. When adding pour into one spot in the deep end of the pool away from circulation, make sure the circulation system is running. Do not apply near metal fittings or near the pool skimmer. Also make sure you follow directions when using the product.
Additionally, there are no directions on a bottle of Muriatic Acid. Use muriatic acid no more than a quart at a time; testing about 20 min. intervals until goal is achieved 80 to 120 ppm. The acid is aggressive but not as bad as Sulfuric Acid ( battery acid) so also be careful where you set the bottle. Even if there is no signs of acid dribbling off the bottom of the bottle it will leave a ring. Your pH is the opposite side of the same coin with alkalinity.

To raise it use Sodium Bicarb. With the pump motor off and water motionless, add the bicarb in the deep-end of the pool, in one spot.

Let it sit for 4 hours or more. Turn the pump on and allow to circulate for 2-3 hours, then re-test. alkalinity is 80-100ppm, not up to 120ppm.

To lower alkalinity, do the same, just use acid.

Calcium Hardness

Administrator — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:14:43 +0000

Total hardness in the context of pool water refers to the total mineral content of the water. This is made up of calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese and other elements. These elements are present in the water used to fill the pool, and the levels can increase through the use of regular pool chemicals (e.g. chlorine composed of calcium hypochlorite). We are interested in the calcium hardness levels.

The ideal range for calcium hardness is 250-350 ppm.

If the calcium hardness is too low, the water becomes corrosive and results in the etching of the pool’s surfaces. Metals corrode – and this includes pool equipment, pipe fittings and pump connections. As a result, the pool’s walls and floor can stain.

Low calcium hardness can easily be increased using calcium chloride. The amount needed can be calculated using the calcium chloride calculator.

NOTE: divide the required amount of calcium chloride into 3 parts. Add the first part and circulate the water for at least 4 hours. Test the water again and repeat the process until the desired level is reached.

If the calcium hardness is too high, the result will be scale formation on all pool surfaces. The filter and pipes become clogged, reducing water flow and filtration efficiency. The water becomes cloudy and swimmers complain of eye irritations.

Reducing calcium hardness is very difficult. Either replace some or all of the water in the pool, or add chemicals that will keep the calcium in solution and prevent it from depositing out. If the calcium hardness is high, we recommend that you consult a pool professional.