Built by Ed Dubas — Dubas Digital LLC, New Jersey
25+ years in retail, with 8 of those years as management in the pool retail industry. Over my time in the pool industry, I've learned a lot of the ins and outs of every facet — from selling pools and hot tubs and what's needed to get them installed, to maintaining and caring for them.
I'm also a pool owner. I remember when we bought our pool in 2010 and having to make the trip to the pool store (the one I actually work at now) to get the water tested a few times a week to get a treatment plan. Even though I had test strips, I had no idea how to treat the water after I tested it. It seemed like a chore after a while — because all the time I spent going to get the water tested, I could have spent that time in my pool.
A few years ago, when I became the Head Manager of the store I work in, I realized how many people come in to test their water multiple times a week. Most of the time not buying anything — because they already have it at home. Looking at pictures after we give them their test results and treatment plans, just to see what they have as far as chemicals. Every year the test lines get longer and longer because everyone wants their pool to be perfect, and sometimes I see people 2-3 times a week just to test water.
I wondered — why hasn't anyone made an app that would give a person the ability to use the numerical readings from ANY test strip or drop test and give them instructions to re-balance their water?
Fast forward to February 2026. My job is very nice when it comes to vacation time — so much so that I don't have anything planned for it. I started watching YouTube videos about practical uses for AI at home and decided to dip my toe in (pun intended) and see if it was as easy as it was made out to be, since I love computers.
After a week of feeling it out, I had my "Doc Brown" moment (Back to the Future fans know exactly what I mean) and thought back to the idea of a pool app that would help pool owners with their water chemistry at home. Everyone has tester kits, but nobody really knows what to do once they use them.
After that first week, I fell down the rabbit hole. I went and got a low-end Mac Mini, signed up for a Claude AI subscription, and got to work. It started with just a basic water chemistry engine, and before I knew it, this app has become a benefit for customers, businesses, and pool professionals alike. Customers always come into the store I manage looking for companies that do liners, repairs, or just all-around pool maintenance. This app does that. This app helps bring all three to one place.
I completely understand how people feel about the use of AI in the public environment. When it's being used for things like trying to predict winning lotto numbers or planning trips, I completely agree. In this case, it gave a guy with an idea, slightly above-average computer knowledge, and no clue how to code, the ability to create something that could help 10+ million pool owners. It helped one guy do something in a few weeks that would have taken possibly 6+ months and probably cost $100,000+ to produce.
This is what public AI usage should be about. Granted, I made an app to benefit people. What if the next guy finds a cure for something?
Thank you for buying my app and giving the little guy a chance. I made this with the intention of helping people and expanding my horizons. There are no venture capitalists, fundraising, or benefactors involved in the building of this app — just a guy with a Mac Mini, many long nights, and a Claude AI Max subscription.
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