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Pool Glossary - B

Name: Houston Cool Pools
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An A–Z reference of pool and spa industry terms - chemistry, equipment, construction, water features. Written in plain English by a real Houston pool builder.

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Backwash: Reverses the flow of water through your pool filter to assist in cleaning it out.

Backwash Valve: The valve attached to a pool filter to put it in backwash or cleaning mode.

Balance: Proper chemical level to avoid common problems in pools that are not cared for. Problems can include: corrosive, scaling, swimmer irritation, surface damages and staining.

Beam: The upper section of the vertical wall of a gunite pool or spa. A “raised beam” is one that extends above ground level.

Blower: An electrical unit that generates air pressure to provide the spa jets with bubbles.

Bromines: Bromine tied with ammonia will prevent it from killing bacteria in a spa.

Bromine: Chemical product for sanitizing water. Usually used in spas, which operate at a higher temperature than a pool.

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