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- 206 S Plank Rd, Newburgh, NY 12550
- 845-723-9201
Providing swimming pool sales and renovations to families through out the Hudson Valley. Bring a sample to our showroom on South Plank Road and you’ll walk out with a full computerized analysis and a printed treatment plan in minutes
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.
A complete analysis covers every level that affects water clarity, swimmer comfort, and equipment life:
To begin, simply bring in a sample of your Hudson Valley pool or hot tub water to our Newburgh storefront andy get a printout complete with the results of your water’s analysis and a list of product recommendations in minutes. We’ll discuss the analysis and walk through each product so you 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. 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 any time with a sample of your pool water!
All of the BioGuard Care Systems work best in water that is properly balanced. Water testing in Newburgh, NY means keeping the right balance in your swimming pool water. 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.
Not everyone wants to drive a water sample across Newburgh. Our service team tests and balances water at your pool as part of both one-time visits and our recurring maintenance plans. We test on arrival, add what’s needed, and leave you with a record of the readings.
On-site testing is included with pool cleaning and maintenance service, pool openings and closings, and our Winter Watch program.
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.
A filter should be backwashed when the water pressure in the filter reaches 8 to 10 pounds above normal. Backwashing is the removal of material trapped on or in the filter media. Check your manufacturer’s guidelines or consult a pool service expert for more precise information. Backwashing does not remove oils and deeply embedded debris, so 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.
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.
Test at home once a week during swim season, and bring a sample to a professional lab every three to four weeks. Test again after heavy rain, a big pool party, or any time you add a significant amount of water.
No. Walk in during business hours with at least a pint of water and we’ll run the analysis while you wait.
At least a pint, taken about 18 inches below the surface in a clean, residue-free container.
Yes. Bring a sample of spa water and we’ll run the same computerized analysis and recommend SpaGuard or FreshWater products to match.
Yes. We check salt concentration alongside the standard panel, and we can help troubleshoot chlorine generators that aren’t producing.