Scottsdale · Paradise Valley · Fountain Hills · Phoenix
Pool supplies and pool care made for the Arizona desert
Hard water, 115° afternoons, monsoon dust and fast evaporation make Scottsdale pools different. Practical guides, the right supplies, and a free calculator to keep your water clear and your equipment running.
Your water at a glance
Commonly recommended ranges. Always follow your equipment and product guidance.
Pool care guides
Tablets, powder or liquid?
Each type of chlorine adds something else to your water. In hard-water Scottsdale, that matters.
Read guide →Saltwater or chlorine?
How salt systems work, what they cost to run, and how hard water affects the cell.
Read guide →Beat the white scale line
Why calcium builds up on tile and equipment here, and how to keep it under control.
Read guide →Pumps & filters
Variable-speed pumps, filter types, and what that pressure gauge is telling you.
Read guide →Pool store or online?
What a good Scottsdale pool store offers, and when buying online makes more sense.
Read guide →Test your water right
Strips, drop kits and smart monitors: what to use and how often in desert heat.
Read guide →The Scottsdale pool supply list
What most desert pool owners keep on hand, grouped by job.
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Areas we cover
Local notes on water, equipment and seasonal care.
Common questions
What chlorine is best for Scottsdale's hard water?
Liquid chlorine adds no calcium or stabilizer, so it's a good fit for hard water. Calcium hypochlorite (most shock powders) adds calcium, and trichlor tablets add stabilizer that builds up over time.
Why do Scottsdale pools get a white line on the tile?
Scottsdale's water is hard, and high evaporation concentrates calcium. As water evaporates at the waterline, it leaves calcium scale behind.
How much water does a pool lose to evaporation in summer?
In Phoenix-area summers, pools commonly lose around a quarter inch or more per day to evaporation. A solar cover reduces it. A bucket test helps tell evaporation apart from a leak.
Is a saltwater pool chlorine-free?
No. A salt system turns dissolved salt into chlorine. You still have chlorine in the pool, just made on site instead of added by hand.
Is this site a pool company?
No. Pool Supply Scottsdale is an independent informational website. If you request a pool pro, your request is passed to an independent local pool company.
Need a pool pro?
For repairs, weekly service, green-pool cleanups or upgrades, tell us what you need and we'll pass it to an independent local pool company.