Seasonal swimming pool procedures

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Seasonal swimming pool procedures

Posted by Guest Author | Posted in Travel | Posted on 10-03-2010

The summer places different demands for the care of a pool than the winter. Cold weather with minimal or no use and warm weather mean you need to use different swimming pool care regimes. Taking a few easy steps at the appropriate time can prevent expensive problems later.

Winter

When pool use tapers off and cold weather is coming, put anti-freeze in all the water lines after they are drained. Be sure to drain the water to below the level indicated for freezing.

To stop algae growth and keep out debris and leaves cover the pool with a heavy duty cover, this should be one that is made specifically for that pool. 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

Pool chemical balance is essential for a well maintained swimming pool. This means the accurate amount of chemicals, correct ph and alkaline balance, water movement and cleaning

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.
Remove the anti-freeze from the pipes.
Check the filters to make sure they are clean.
Scrub it with a brush and vacuum the pool after shocking it with swimming pool chlorine (tablets or granules) when the pool has been refilled.
It is good to filter and vacuum for a few days to remove any algae that has formed when the pool was not used.
To get the maximum effect add the chlorine at night after testing the water to make sure the chorine level is correct and the ph is between 7.0 and 7.6.

Summary

It is vital to have good pool maintenance so you can enjoy pleasurable swimming. swimming pool chemical levels need regular attention to keep things in good order. Inflammation can be caused by both too much and too little chlorine. To keep the water clean at different times of the year it is essential to use care appropriate to the weather conditions.