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- 206 S Plank Rd, Newburgh, NY 12550
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Providing swimming pool sales and renovations to families through out the Hudson Valley. Our service teams are ready to open and close your pool, handle any needed repairs, and provide weekly pool maintenance services.
The Galati Team has been testing pool water in Newburgh and the Mid-Hudson Valley area for over five decades. We work with you to tailor your pool water treatment program to your unique lifestyle and needs. Whether you prefer a traditional chlorine program or a newer approach to pool care, like a salt cell chlorine generation system, our trained staff of BioGuard pool care specialists will help you care for your pool in a convenient, safe, and cost effective manner. With a proper system in place, treating your pool can be done in less than 10 minutes once a week.
To begin, simply bring in a sample of your pool or hot tub water, and in a few moments you’ll get a printout complete with the results of your water’s analysis and a list of product recommendations specifically for you. One of Galati’s highly experienced professionals will take the time to discuss the analysis and walk through how to use each product safely and effectively. This enables and empowers you to understand exactly what is going on with your pool water and how to keep it clean.
We can also visit your pool on-site and provide ongoing maintenance, including chemical and pH balancing services. If you’d prefer to let us handle the whole process, this is the route you should select.
Get in touch today if you are interested in pool water testing and balancing services in Newburgh or any of the surrounding areas. You can also stop by our showroom in Newburgh with a sample of your pool water!
All of the BioGuard Care Systems work best in water that is properly balanced. Therefore, keeping the right balance in your swimming pool water is important. Balancers control scale, prevent metallic stains, adjust pH and total alkalinity, and correct mineral imbalances.
Having the correct pH in your pool is crucial to your swimmers’ comfort and also protects your pool equipment and surfaces from corrosion, staining and etching. The ideal pH range is 7.4 to 7.6. If the pH is too low, it can irritate your eyes and damage pool equipment, as well as the vinyl liners that give your pool an attractive appearance. If the pH is too high, you may notice cloudy water, scale build-up along the sides of the pool, or skin irritation. It may even decrease the effectiveness of the chlorine.
Pool water must be circulated for maximum sanitizer effectiveness. The more your water is in motion, the harder it is for bacteria and algae to take hold. The best time to circulate the water is during the day, for 12 hours or more.
The filter is one of your most important pieces of equipment. It removes both visible debris and most microscopic matter. Generally, a filter should be backwashed when the water pressure in the filter reaches 8 to 10 pounds above normal. This involves the removal of material trapped on or in the filter media. You should check your manufacturer’s guidelines or consult a pool service expert for more precise information about when to perform this task. Because backwashing does not remove oils and deeply embedded debris, every filter needs to be chemically cleaned regularly.
Some swimming pools have areas with little or no circulation. This is where algae and bacteria can begin to grow. At least once a week, the walls and floor should be brushed and vacuumed to remove debris that the filter misses. Brushing is a must, even if you use an automatic pool cleaner. If you don’t want to clean your pool yourself, Galati Pools & Spas offers both ongoing and one-time pool cleanings, as well as maintenance services.
Every pool has characteristics that must be regularly measured and adjusted. Most important are the pH, total alkalinity, and the level of active sanitizer. Test your pool water at home once a week, or request ongoing pool maintenance services from the Galati team, including pool water testing and treatment in Newburgh or nearby.
You can also bring at least a pint of pool water into Galati Pools & Spas for computerized lab testing when you open and close your pool, as well as every four weeks during the swimming season. This will help you maintain proper water balance and greatly reduce the potential for water clarity and equipment problems.
The last step in a total pool care program is applying the right products to your pool water at the right time as advised by your BioGuard pool care professional at Galati Pools & Spas. Essentially, this will help to provide both a safe and enjoyable backyard experience for the whole family.
