All About Pool Care and maintenance
What am I looking at for time and money for pool maintenance Below are the considerations for pool maintenance Sanitizing the Pool There are several options here 1. Chlorine Treatment, which will run you about 30-40 dollars a week on powder shock and chlorine Tabs. Occasional purchasing of testing supplies 2. Salt Water system $600.00 … Read more
How to close and winterize your pool: Step by step guide to winterizing your pool When the weather gets cooler and you are no longer going to be using your pool – it’s time to close your pool! Once the temperatures fall below 65 degrees on a regular basus, you can start getting your pool … Read more
Calculating Pool Volume Before you can determine the correct dosage of any chemical added, it is important to know the volume of water your pool holds. Calculating Pool Volume These equations are used to determine your pool volume in gallons. All your measurements are in feet, example: use 12.5’ instead of 12’ 6”. 1. Determine … Read more
There are three ways to attain pool sanitizing. Traditional chlorine treatments, ion treatments and salt water chlorination Pool Sanitizing – Chlorine Salt Ion How to Clean Your Pool Pool Sanitizing – Chlorine Salt Ion
Understanding Your Pool Filter Pressure Gauge. Maintaining a healthy pool is essential to keep your pool open. In addition to routine cleaning and proper chemistry, a good pool filter works to keep clean swimming pool water. The pool filter pressure gauge is an instrument that indicates how well the filter is performing. A swimming pool … Read more
Pool Water Chemistry Definitions Definitions Pool water chemistry is the most misunderstood, yet vital component to overall pool care. Not only does proper water chemistry protect the swimmers using the pool, but it also protects the swimming pool itself. Gas heaters, electrical heat-pumps, filters, and even the vinyl-liner can all suffer severe damage from unbalanced … Read more
Above Ground Pool Cold Climate Care In almost every climate, some precautions should be taken to winterize your pool. This may mean simply washing off pool equipment and accessories and storing them under cover, or it may mean closing down the pool. Simple Winterizing In some climates, you will probably keep your pool filled, continuing … Read more
Above Ground Pool Safety Chemicals Pool Chemical Safety Rules Pool chemicals must be handled with great care. Certain precautions must be taken. Fire, explosion, or release of gas can result from misuse. Read and follow the dosages, directions and precautionary statements on each product label. Keep all pool products away from children. Above Ground Pool … Read more
Routine Above Ground Pools Care And Maintenance Pool Ownership Owning a pool can make every day seem like a holiday. But like all good things, a pool needs care and attention if you are to get the best out of it. Clear, sparkling, pure water doesn’t just happen by itself. This guide will help you achieve that … Read more
Keeping Your Above Ground Swimming Pools Looking New A well-built and well-maintained pool will last for years. But after a while, even the best care will not prevent a pool from showing signs of age. An old pool, or even a poorly maintained pool, is not a lost investment. A few repairs or simple refurbishings … Read more
Winterizing Your Above Ground Swimming Pools Pool Care in Colder Climates In almost every climate, some precautions should be taken to winterize your pool. This may mean simply washing off pool equipment and accessories and storing them under cover, or it may mean closing down the pool. Simple Winterizing In some climates, you will probably … Read more
Starting Up Your Above Ground Swimming Pools Fill Pool and prime pump, add D.E. if desired And Sun Scale and Iron Remover. This helps prevent staining corrosion or scaling on pool and equipment Add Sun Clarifier (as per instructions) This condenses small particles for easier filtration Add Sun Conditioner, 8oz. per 1000 gallons (dissolve in … Read more
Above Ground Pools – Freezing Q. Can I stop my above ground pool from collapsing or at least limit the damage? I just checked my pool and the pillow has popped and the snow/ice build up was bringing some of the sides in. I released the cover to help with the pressure. The water inside … Read more
Pt 2 Above Ground Pool Problems Above ground pool smell after draining? I drained my 48″ Intex above ground pool. The pool has an awful “sewer” smell. Can anyone recommend a cleaner that would work to remove this smell. I don’t want to store it all winter until I get this problem resolved. A. What … Read more
Pt 1 Above Ground Pool Problems Q. The ground has shifted under my above ground pool and …the pool is tilted, I am afraid it might burst A. What to do… As the famous line says. Be afraid, be very afraid. Empty your pool immediately. The weight of thousands of gallons of water supported are … Read more
Pt 3 Above Ground Pools Chemical Types HOW MUCH STABLE CHLORINE IS REQUIRED? – The stabilizing effect does not take place at one with regular use of chlorinated cyanuric acid, unless a conditioner is used with the initial treatment. Without use of conditioner the dosage of stable chlorine will have to be increased to double the … Read more
.The Commercial Pool Sanitation Standard The first publication of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) has been completed. A six-year process undertaken by the Centers for Disease Control. Many industry experts to develop the uniform national standard for water quality and Recreational Water Illness (RWI) response. The CDC states that it is “intended to transform … Read more
You should be Adding Chlorine To Your Pool if the total alkalinity is at the right level and pH is correct. The amount of chlorine to add depends on the present chlorine level and the type of chlorine used. Refer to the manufacturers instructions for quantity. As discussed previously, chlorine degrades rapidly under the influence … Read more
Cleaning Your Above Ground Pool Pollution in pool water comes either from the environment or is carried into the water by the swimmers. Environmental pollution includes dust, leaves, chemical wastes, pollen, spores, bacteria and so on, that are blown into the water by the wind. Swimmers carry other pollutants into the water: sweat, suntan oils, … Read more
Algae In Above Ground Pools is a problem that must be handled immediately before it gets out of control. Unless you want to grow algae. Algae are tiny plants that live in water and can bloom in a short time as their environment allows. Above Ground Pools are no strangers to algae , which can … Read more
Sanitizing Pool Water : Sanitization comes from adding chemicals to your water that are antibacterial in nature. You can choose to use Chlorine, Baquacil or other methods, such as salt water generators. You mst ve sure that all levels are maintained to ensure healthy water levels The most commonly used method of sanitizing pools is … Read more
Above Ground Pools Care And Maintenance Above ground pools and be complicated especially when it comes to Above Ground Pools Care And Maintenance We know the idea of owning an above ground pool can be challenging, with questions, also a little bit of worry. Is this something I can put in myself, how do I take … Read more
Basic Above Ground Swimming Pool Maintenance To make sure your pool water is clean and clear we focus our topic in two main areas. The maintenance or restoring of your Chemistry Balance of your swimming pool water and the cleaning of dirt and particulate matter from your pool. The balance of water chemistry in an above ground … Read more
Water Levels Chlorine Salt Ion. Pool water follows certain natural laws just like other thing around us. Sanitizing as in 1.4 chlorine and 7.4 ph factor. The Copper Silver unit or the Salt water generator would maintains the levels. Chlorine based systems – Adding Chemicals to your pool to kill germs and algae spores Salt … Read more