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Swimming Pool maintenance thorugh the year
By OnTopic | December 27, 2009
The type of attention a pool needs is different in the summer and 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. A shock treatment with 10 times the customary chlorine is good to do before closing down the pool. Drain the filter and disconnect the pump. Storing ladders, ropes or diving boards is good to do at this time, you can also take the oportunity to testing and clean them.
Safety
For safety be sure the pool is protected so that small children are safe if they walk in during the times when no one is nearby.
Balance
For a well maintained pool, the balance of chlorine and swimming pool chemicals is the key factor. Chemicals in the right amount, correct ph and alkalinity, water movement and cleaning are included.
Spring
- Clean off and dry the pool cover and store it away in the spring when it’s time to open the pool again.
- Drain the pipes of anti-freeze
- Check the filters to make sure they are clean.
- Scrub it with a brush and vacuum the pool after shocking it with chlorine (tablets or granules) when the pool has been refilled.
- Filter and vacuum it for a few days to take out any algae that has formed when the pool was not used.
- 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
For pleasurable swimming it is primary to have good pool maintenance. swimming pool chemical levels need regular attention to keep things in good order. Both too much chlorine and too little can cause irritation. To keep the water clean at different times of the year it is essential to use care appropriate to the weather conditions.
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