A claim reported this month is a dramatic reminder that pool chemicals should be properly segregated in the pickup truck bed. A plastic scoop that was used for cal-hypo apparently came into contact with other chemicals in the back of the pool service truck and caught fire. The truck bed … Continue reading →
Swimming pool service technicians use chemicals on a daily basis. Sodium hypochlorite and muriatic acid are essential to balancing pool water to provide a safe, bacteria-free swimming environment. Improper use of these chemicals can not only lead to plaster damage, but to bacterial infections as well. It would be surprising, … Continue reading →
On August 21st, another Pennsylvania woman was seriously hurt, suffering thermal burns and respiratory damage when she inhaled fumes after mixing two different swimming pool chemicals that caused fireball and toxic plume. She was airlifted to Temple University’s burn unit and remained on a ventilator after mixing Leslie’s Power Powder … Continue reading →