Poolwarehouse

  Various problems can inevitably arise from owning and maintaining a swimming pool – and of these, few are likely to be more familiar to you than scale buildup on the surfaces of your pool.  The term “scale” refers to mineral deposits, consisting of calcium carbonate, that form on pool surfaces and walls.  Generally white or tan in colour, and with a gritty or rough texture, these deposits aren’t merely unsightly – they are dangerous, rendering a pool unhygienic for swimming in. They can damage the pool surfaces and equipment to which they cling, in addition to clogging pipes.  So, whatever the cause of the scale buildup on your pool surfaces, you will inevitably be anxious to get rid of it. Before we do that, though, it is worth us providing some further background information on what scale is, and how it occurs.  A quick summary of how scale arises – and ends up on your pool surfaces  To explain where scale – or  limescale  – comes ...