Water Testing and Analysis

The Galati Team has been testing pool water for the Hudson Valley for over five decades.  Galati Pools & Spas knows that getting you on a pool care program that is tailored to your lifestyle is the easiest and most convenient way to maintain sparkling clear pool water all summer long.  Whether you prefer a traditional chlorine program or a newer approach to pool care –utilizing 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 each step of the product recommendations with you.  At Galati Pools & Spas you can count on getting extremely accurate state-of-the-art computerized water testing that is not available anywhere else.

Balance Your Water To Prevent Problems

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.

Importance Of pH Balance

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 idea pH range is 7.4 to 7.6.  If the pH is too high or too low it can cause those pesky red, itchy eyes.

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Five Key Steps To Maintaining A Clear and Clean Pool

1. Circulation:
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.

2. Filtration:
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 (the removal of material trapped on or in the filter media) when the water pressure in the filter reaches 8 to 10 pounds above normal. (Check your equipment manufacturer’s guidelines.) Because backwashing does not remove oils and deeply embedded debris, every filter needs to be chemically cleaned regularly.

3. Cleaning:
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.

4. Testing:
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. Also, bring at least a pint of pool water into Galati Pools & Spas for their complimentary computerized lab testing when you open and close your pool, and 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.

5. Proper Water Care:
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.

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Rick T.

“I don’t typically give recommendations for specific businesses but when I do it’s for good reason. Longevity is a hallmark of quality service and Galati pools and spas has been around the area for probably longer than any other in the Newburgh area. For approximately 50 years they have satisfied customers with quality and professional services to so many. Do yourself a favor and go to the best because you deserve the best.”

Cheri S.

“Excellent awesome service as always! We only use Galati pools. JD is awesome. Knowledgable. Patient (especially when you keep saying “you know, that thingy”) and he does! Highly recommend. If they don’t have it, they will help you get it! Thanks again! A+”

Giorgio N.

“JD helped me out. JD has a very high degree of knowledge regarding pool mechanics, pool/water maintenance and the systems that control the pool. Personally I am very happy to find a pool pro and I am very appreciative!”

Scott A.

“From my first experience with this company upon installation of my pool more than five years ago and every year there after their service attention to detail proficiency has stood out among the best experience that I’ve ever had with any type of contractors. I highly recommend them in every way. They always exceed expectations. I wish they offered more services like roofing and black topping. I use them for everything that they offered.”

John F.

“I drive past 2 local pool companies and travel the 20 minutes to Galati because they are the best. I used to bring my water sample to a local shop and my pool would be green for weeks at a time. They could never solve my water condition problem and I’d miss weeks of an already too short pool season. Out of desperation I drove out to Galati Pools and JD got my pool blue within 24 hours. That was 3 years ago and I still make the drive out. Same thing this year. Green, cloudy pool YESTERDAY and today?? Crystal clear and blue. Thank you!”

Jennifer D.

“This place, the employees, the service are all top notch! I wish every company I worked with brought the same level of expertise and customer service as Galati Pools & Spas. Even during their busiest time of year, they were here within 24 hours to replace our fried pump. They give excellent, sound advice and they treat you like a human being. I love this place and the people they employ! Nicest people with whom you’ll ever work.”