Starting Up Your Above Ground Swimming Pools

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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 may be all that is needed. If major work is called for, you’ll probably want a pool contractor to do it for you.

Repairing Cracks

In-ground cement or gunite pool walls may crack from earth movements under the shell or around the deck. Hairline cracks are easily repaired with a small amount of plaster, caulking compound or epoxy putty once you lower the water below the damaged area.

Check the extent of the crack. Large cracks may indicate a serious problem, possibly from soil movement or poor drain-age. If a large crack should appear, it may be necessary to drain the pool and you’ll want to consult a pool professional.

Keeping Your Above Ground Swimming Pools Looking New

Replastering Concrete Pools

For best appearance, concrete pools should be replastered about every 10 to 15 years or repainted every 3 to 5 years. This is because daily contact with pool chemicals and changing water temperatures often cause flaking or chipping. Slight damage can be buffed and patched or painted over. In areas where mineral content or water hardness is excessive, it may be necessary to replaster sooner.

Mending a Vinyl Liner

Most tears or punctures arc easily repaired by the pool owner. Some vinyl companies even offer underwater patching kits, so you don’t need to drain the pool for repairs. If you observe any tears longer than 2 to 3 inches you should consider them to be serious. If the repair is very costly to fix, it may be better to replace rather than repair the liner.

Repairing Fiberglass Surfaces

Although this material is strong and durable, after time the smooth finish may fade, chip or discolor. If this occurs, your warranty as many manufacturers cover surface deterioration. If the damage is small, patching the area may be all that is necessary, For larger areas, you may have to recoat the entire pool. A simple coat of epoxy paint may improve the appearance of an older fiberglass shell. Always follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures.

Tile Care

Tile trim along the inner edge of a pool can be very sensitive to shifts in the soil, and it can crack or pop off. You can use stronger glue to re-lay the tile, but if there is actual structural damage, some excavation and rebuilding

Keeping Your Above Ground Swimming Pools Looking New

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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 may be all that is needed. If major work is called for, you’ll probably want a pool contractor to do it for you.

Repairing Cracks

In-ground cement or gunite pool walls may crack from earth movements under the shell or around the deck. Hairline cracks are easily repaired with a small amount of plaster, caulking compound or epoxy putty once you lower the water below the damaged area.

Check the extent of the crack. Large cracks may indicate a serious problem, possibly from soil movement or poor drain-age. If a large crack should appear, it may be necessary to drain the pool and you’ll want to consult a pool professional.

Keeping Your Above Ground Swimming Pools Looking New

Replastering Concrete Pools

For best appearance, concrete pools should be replastered about every 10 to 15 years or repainted every 3 to 5 years. This is because daily contact with pool chemicals and changing water temperatures often cause flaking or chipping. Slight damage can be buffed and patched or painted over. In areas where mineral content or water hardness is excessive, it may be necessary to replaster sooner.

Mending a Vinyl Liner

Most tears or punctures arc easily repaired by the pool owner. Some vinyl companies even offer underwater patching kits, so you don’t need to drain the pool for repairs. If you observe any tears longer than 2 to 3 inches you should consider them to be serious. If the repair is very costly to fix, it may be better to replace rather than repair the liner.

Repairing Fiberglass Surfaces

Although this material is strong and durable, after time the smooth finish may fade, chip or discolor. If this occurs, your warranty as many manufacturers cover surface deterioration. If the damage is small, patching the area may be all that is necessary, For larger areas, you may have to recoat the entire pool. A simple coat of epoxy paint may improve the appearance of an older fiberglass shell. Always follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures.

Tile Care

Tile trim along the inner edge of a pool can be very sensitive to shifts in the soil, and it can crack or pop off. You can use stronger glue to re-lay the tile, but if there is actual structural damage, some excavation and rebuilding

Keeping Your Above Ground Swimming Pools Looking New

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Poolife Care Guide

Disclaimer: The information provided by our how to guide is for example only. please refer to manuals for complete information

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 of UV light. For this reason chlorine should be added only in the late afternoon or early evening. Adding chlorine then  will insure it can dissolve and mix thoroughly before the damaging sun’s rays can affect it.

Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

You should evenly scattered/ poured the chlorine around the pool or over slowly in front of the return flow jets to ensure rapid and even distribution.

Chlorine should be kept at a level of 1.0-3.0 ppm to ensure sufficient sanitation. If you are using a Pool Wizard, a level of 0.5 ppm is required. This combination will provide a far superior sanitation to chlorine alone.

If the pool has very high levels of contamination or there is a strong smell of chlorine around the pool, you may need to shock treat the water. This involves adding large quantities of non-stabilized chlorine (or non-chlorine oxidizers) to the pool. Doing this rapidly destroys any offending matter in the water.

Occasionally add water to your pool

Paradise Pools Mart – Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

Poolife Care Guide

Disclaimer: The information provided by our how to guide is for example only. please refer to manuals for complete information

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 of UV light. For this reason chlorine should be added only in the late afternoon or early evening. Adding chlorine then  will insure it can dissolve and mix thoroughly before the damaging sun’s rays can affect it.

Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

You should evenly scattered/ poured the chlorine around the pool or over slowly in front of the return flow jets to ensure rapid and even distribution.

Chlorine should be kept at a level of 1.0-3.0 ppm to ensure sufficient sanitation. If you are using a Pool Wizard, a level of 0.5 ppm is required. This combination will provide a far superior sanitation to chlorine alone.

If the pool has very high levels of contamination or there is a strong smell of chlorine around the pool, you may need to shock treat the water. This involves adding large quantities of non-stabilized chlorine (or non-chlorine oxidizers) to the pool. Doing this rapidly destroys any offending matter in the water.

Occasionally add water to your pool

Paradise Pools Mart – Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

Poolife Care Guide

Disclaimer: The information provided by our how to guide is for example only. please refer to manuals for complete information

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 of UV light. For this reason chlorine should be added only in the late afternoon or early evening. Adding chlorine then  will insure it can dissolve and mix thoroughly before the damaging sun’s rays can affect it.

Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

You should evenly scattered/ poured the chlorine around the pool or over slowly in front of the return flow jets to ensure rapid and even distribution.

Chlorine should be kept at a level of 1.0-3.0 ppm to ensure sufficient sanitation. If you are using a Pool Wizard, a level of 0.5 ppm is required. This combination will provide a far superior sanitation to chlorine alone.

If the pool has very high levels of contamination or there is a strong smell of chlorine around the pool, you may need to shock treat the water. This involves adding large quantities of non-stabilized chlorine (or non-chlorine oxidizers) to the pool. Doing this rapidly destroys any offending matter in the water.

Occasionally add water to your pool

Paradise Pools Mart – Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

Poolife Care Guide

Disclaimer: The information provided by our how to guide is for example only. please refer to manuals for complete information

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 of UV light. For this reason chlorine should be added only in the late afternoon or early evening. Adding chlorine then  will insure it can dissolve and mix thoroughly before the damaging sun’s rays can affect it.

Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

You should evenly scattered/ poured the chlorine around the pool or over slowly in front of the return flow jets to ensure rapid and even distribution.

Chlorine should be kept at a level of 1.0-3.0 ppm to ensure sufficient sanitation. If you are using a Pool Wizard, a level of 0.5 ppm is required. This combination will provide a far superior sanitation to chlorine alone.

If the pool has very high levels of contamination or there is a strong smell of chlorine around the pool, you may need to shock treat the water. This involves adding large quantities of non-stabilized chlorine (or non-chlorine oxidizers) to the pool. Doing this rapidly destroys any offending matter in the water.

Occasionally add water to your pool

Paradise Pools Mart – Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

Poolife Care Guide

Disclaimer: The information provided by our how to guide is for example only. please refer to manuals for complete information

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 of UV light. For this reason chlorine should be added only in the late afternoon or early evening. Adding chlorine then  will insure it can dissolve and mix thoroughly before the damaging sun’s rays can affect it.

Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

You should evenly scattered/ poured the chlorine around the pool or over slowly in front of the return flow jets to ensure rapid and even distribution.

Chlorine should be kept at a level of 1.0-3.0 ppm to ensure sufficient sanitation. If you are using a Pool Wizard, a level of 0.5 ppm is required. This combination will provide a far superior sanitation to chlorine alone.

If the pool has very high levels of contamination or there is a strong smell of chlorine around the pool, you may need to shock treat the water. This involves adding large quantities of non-stabilized chlorine (or non-chlorine oxidizers) to the pool. Doing this rapidly destroys any offending matter in the water.

Occasionally add water to your pool

Paradise Pools Mart – Adding Chlorine To Your Pool

Poolife Care Guide

Disclaimer: The information provided by our how to guide is for example only. please refer to manuals for complete information