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Green pool water after heavy rain in Florida backyard

Water Chemistry

October 20, 2026

Why Florida Rain Turns Your Pool Green (and How to Fix It)

Florida's heavy rains can turn a balanced pool green within 48 hours. This guide explains why it happens, how to test before you treat, and the correct sequence to clear algae and restore water chemistry.

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A Florida backyard pool in fall with clear blue water and surrounding palm trees, ready for winter maintenance

Seasonal Pool Care

October 14, 2026

How to Close Your Pool for Winter in Florida (Without Draining It)

Closing a pool for winter in Florida doesn't mean draining it or pulling the cover out of storage. This guide walks through how to adjust your chemistry, protect your equipment during cold snaps, and keep up with the right level of maintenance through the cooler months so your pool is ready when you want to use it again.

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Backyard pool with blue tile overlooking rolling Central Florida countryside

Leak Detection

September 2, 2026

Is Your Clermont Pool Leaking? Run the Bucket Test First

A Clermont pool that drops more than a quarter inch a day is telling you something. Here's the 24 hour test that separates evaporation from a real leak.

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Screened pool enclosure over a Central Florida backyard pool and lanai

Seasonal Pool Care

August 26, 2026

Storm Prep for Clermont Pools: What to Do Before & After

Peak hurricane season runs through mid September. Here's what actually protects a Clermont pool before a storm, and the mistake that can crack the shell.

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Pool equipment pad with pump, filter and heater installed by Splashworks in Central Florida

Equipment & Upgrades

August 19, 2026

What a Variable Speed Pool Pump Actually Saves in Ocala

Your pool pump is often the second largest electrical load in an Ocala house after the air conditioner. Here's what the swap to variable speed is really worth.

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Splashworks technician cleaning a residential swimming pool in Ocala, Florida

Water Chemistry

August 12, 2026

Why Ocala Pool Water Turns Cloudy

Groundwater across Marion County runs around 180 ppm of hardness. What reaches your pool depends on whether you are on city water, county water or a private well, and it changes what your pool needs.

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