Approach
SureSwim exists to fill a gap — doing pool care the right way again. Not rushed. Not burned out. Not on autopilot.
I grew up around pool service, working alongside my dad as he ran his own business for nearly two decades. I started SureSwim to apply that old-school care with modern chemistry, better information, and an engineering mindset shaped by a background in computer science.
You’ll see a clean pool. The real work is keeping it stable when I’m not there.
Stability over time
After storms or long gaps, I fully reset the system. Once stable, I let it cruise. Not every week needs heavy intervention — knowing when to act is the work.
Real-world systems
Many pools have imperfect circulation, broken timers, or valve layouts that don’t behave ideally. I adapt to the system that exists while keeping the water clean, safe, and predictable.
Chemistry, applied practically
Ideal targets matter, but real pools have constraints. I work toward proper sanitation while managing what’s practical and safe week to week.
SureSwim Water Safety Standard
My north star is simple: water that is properly sanitized — not just clear. That matters especially for households with kids, older adults, or anyone who’s more health-sensitive. Every visit is guided by clear targets, documented readings, and the goal of keeping the pool stable between visits.
- Sanitation you can trust: free chlorine is managed intentionally — not “looks good = good.”
- Stabilizer-aware dosing: chlorine is adjusted with respect to stabilizer (CYA), because effectiveness is relative.
- Safe pH range: balanced for comfort, consistency, and predictable chemistry.
- Circulation & filtration: flow and filtration supported so the pool stays stable when I’m not there.
- Documented readings & trends: I log key readings and flag drift early.
- A plan when out of range: when chemistry is structurally off (especially high CYA), I provide a clear correction plan.
The point isn’t chasing numbers — it’s maintaining dependable disinfection in the real world, week after week.
Stabilizer (CYA) policy
Stabilizer (CYA) protects chlorine from sunlight — but when CYA climbs too high, sanitation becomes inefficient. In simple terms: you can read “high chlorine” on a basic test and still not get the same disinfecting power, because chlorine effectiveness depends on stabilizer.
How I categorize CYA:
- 30–70 ppm: ideal — efficient sanitation and standard maintenance.
- 80–120 ppm: elevated — I document it and recommend a plan to bring it down.
- 130–200 ppm: high — maintaining ideal sanitation requires significantly more chlorine; partial drain is strongly recommended.
- 200+ ppm: critical — written notice + correction plan required to restore efficient sanitation.
The practical caveat: in high-CYA pools, trying to hold “ideal” sanitation every week can become unnecessarily costly. My approach is to keep the water managed and safe in the short term, while guiding you to the long-term fix: reducing stabilizer (usually through partial drain/refill) so sanitation becomes efficient again.
I’ll explain options clearly, document everything, and help you get back to a pool that’s easier (and cheaper) to keep properly sanitized.
Why SureSwim
I’m not jaded or burned out. I approach each pool with attention, care, and responsibility — the way I would if it were my own.