Self maintenance of a swimming pool is really very simple and helps save a lot of money.Poor maintenance can mean expensive breakages in equipment and always means you have to spend more on chemicals.
To have a less expensive but not less safe pool, follow the directions carefully especially with pool chemicals.
Problems that are difficult to repair and usually costly will be avoided with good maintenance. The high cost of professional pool cleaners can be saved with simple good pool maintenance.
Saving on Chemicals?
You should not try to save in the area of pool chemicals. Remember:It costs more in the long run when your pool is unsanitary. You will need a lot of expensive chemicals and procedures to bring your pool back to acceptable levels.
Safety
If you administer the chemicals yourself, use care when handling pool chlorine products. They are toxic when concentrated but safe when watered down.
Never mix pool chemicals with any other chemical product. A fire or explosion could be the result.
Chlorine
Be sure to dissolve granular chlorine in water before adding it to your pool. Keep all these pool chemicals away from children and remember to add the chlorine to the water not the water to the chlorine. Automatic dispensers will add chlorine to keep the right balance and be less work. One to three parts per million continually is the level your chlorine should be. You can have your pool water tested every week for balance of the ph and alkaline during the summer at a pool supply store.
Save money with cleaning
The best place you can save money is in the cleaning of your pool. Vacuum the sides and bottom and skim the leaves and debris on the top periodically. Ideally, you should skim everyday. For keeping tiles, cement and fixtures sanitary brushes are very important. Even though more expensive, PVC brushes are good for cement as well as tiles and last a lot longer.
Take Lessons
To learn how to use a pool test kit to test ph balance, amount of chlorine, bromide, acid and alkalinity there are courses available if they are convenient for you or you can go online to learn timely pool cleaning.
Summary
For the maintenance of your pool routine cleaning, vacuuming and skimming, filter changing and checking the ph alkaline balance are the principal things you can do to save money.
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Pool maintenance in winter is different than in than the summer. Cold weather with minimal or no use and warm weather mean you need to use different swimming pool care regimes. Prevention of expensive problems can be achieved by following a few simple guildelines.
Winter
Reduced pool use when cold weather is coming signals the time to drain all the water lines and replace with anti-freeze. The water should be drained to beneath the level indicated for freezing.
A heavy duty cover designed for the pool should be used to keep out debris and leaves and lessen algae growth. It is best to do a shock treatment with 10 times the standard chlorine before closing down the pool. Drain the filter and disconnect the pump. This is a good time to test and clean any ladders, ropes or diving boards before packing away.
Safety
For safety small children should not be able to wander in so be sure the pool is protected when no one is around.
Balance
For a well maintained pool, the balance of pool chemicals is the key factor. Chemicals in the right amount, correct ph and alkalinity, water movement and cleaning are included.
Spring
- In the spring when it’s time to open the pool again, first clean off the pool cover and pack it away make sure it is dry.
- Drain the pipes of anti-freeze
- Examine the filters to make sure they are clean.
- Fill the pool to the normal level then shock it with pool chlorine granules, cleanse it with a brush and vacuum it.
- To eliminate any algae that has formed when the pool was not in use, filter and vacuum it for a few days.
- To make sure the chlorine level is correct and the ph is between 7.0 and 7.6 test the water and add the chlorine at night to get the most effect.
Summary
The maintenance of a pool is basic for pleasurable swimming. chlorine and swimming pool chemical levels need regular attention to keep things in good order. Both too much chlorine and too little can cause irritation. Giving the proper care to your pool for the different kinds of weather means you can keep the water clean at different times of the year.
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Balance
Keeping the right balance of swimming pool chemicals in your pool is essential to a sanitary pool and having an enjoyable swim many times. The pool will keep looking and smelling fresh and, really critically, bacterial and algae growth will remain at a low level, ensuring that everyone can enjoy your pool in safety.
The primary step is to make sure that the pool has the right mix of chemicals when you fill. A swimming pool starter kit is probably be the best thing to use here to ensure you get it right from the start, and there are a wide variety available on the market just like the ones we manufacture and distribute from our swimming pool chemicals store.
After this, you need a good quality pool tester to ensure that the right balance is maintained.
{To let you enjoy your swimming pool or spa it is important that the water is tested on a timetabled basis and you ensure it is kept in good condition. You can do this by the regular use of swimming pool chemicals. The testing of the pool / spa water may at first seem initimidating, however test kits are easy to follow and can be relied on to give quick reliable results. }
The fundamental tests are
1. pH
2. Alkalinity
3. Sanitiser (Free Chlorine or Bromine)
Visual Investigation
1. Check the pool water for a clear appearance, and ensure it is clear.
Other Investigations
1. Calcium hardness
2. Combined chlorine
3. Copper levels
It is a good practise to always note your results and the chemical additions that you make. Keep a noting sheet with the test kit and chemical treatments.
Remember to retest the water after the addition of chemicals to ensure you have reached the correct chemical levels.
* If the water is foggy then it is not safe to swim, bathers cannot see the bottom and may jump into shallow water!
* Bathers in difficulty under the water will not be seen!
* Cloudy water is an indication that there is a problem with the treatment.
Sanitation
Sanitation is the main reason for using swimming pool chemicals. Left untreated, a swimming pool can become a breeding ground for bacteria and algae. The algae will damage the pool but the bacteria can make you ill!
The answer is a sanitiser such as Bromine or Chlorine. Make sure that the levelsare maintained all the time and the level should be monitored and topped up weekly or when needed. Don’t Forget, if you want to reduce the levels, just add more water in your pool to reduce the concentration of the chlorine. There are different choices for delivering the Chlorine to your pool. Consider using slow dissolving tablets in conjunction with a chlorinator or, alternatively, a floater. You will need to be very careful that the floater stays in your pool though!
Twice monthly you will also need to treat your swimming pool with additional products to deal with the waste by-products left by the Chlorine, i.e. the sterilised bacteria and algae. Most will, of course, have been removed by your filtration process but some will remain and decompose creating to unpleasant smells and skin and eye irritation. You should soon know when this is needed because the water will appear , you can use clarifiers and flocculents to sort this out.
When testing your pool, watch your ph levels. This measures the acidity in your pool. The balance needs to be kept stable to enable the Chlorine to work efficiently. After that, an effective pool filtering system will help you to keep your water clean and healthy. Which is the key to an enjoyable swim every time!
If you live in the UK, you can shop online for Swimming Pool Chemcials and Chlorine Granules at www.onlinepoolchemcials.com where you can find great deals at wholesale prices.
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