Maintenance Tips
Summer and Pool Maintenance
Owning a pool can be rewarding but it takes a great deal of work to keep that water
crystal clear and just right for family and friends to take a dip. Summer months
and the heat and rain that they bring can make it difficult to maintain chemical
in the pool. While most everyone loves to get into water that is warm, heat and
water quality don’t always mix well.
Most people are aware that you have to be very diligent when it comes to the upkeep
of the pool and its chemicals. It is very vital to maintain chemical in the pool
so that the pool will be safe for swimmer and as it will keep such things as bacteria,
algae, mold and even bugs from taking up residence in the pool. The heat and water
quality can be tricky so it is important that you check the water chemistry daily.
The sun in the summer can diminish the chemicals in the pool quickly. You will notice
on hotter days that the chlorine in the pool will be down much lower then when it
is a cooler day. There are many things that you can do to help maintain chemical
in the pool but you have to be sure to certain things daily and certain things on
a weekly basis.
You want to be sure to skim your pool to remove debris, insects and unwanted things
from your pool. You will also need to check your filter regularly and either change
the filter or backwash it as necessary and you will also want to clean the skimmer
basket out regularly. It is also very helpful to use a vacuum on your pool to clean
up the dirt and debris that settles on the bottom of the pool. Be not cleaning the
pool, you will find that the walls as well as the floor will become slimy as mold,
algae and bacteria start to grow.
Do not get a sense of false security if the heat has not been bad as such things
as rain can be hard on the pool chemicals. You need to be sure that you are checking
the chemicals in the pool daily if you are dealing with heavy rains. You will want
to check the PH as well as the chlorine and the alkalinity. If you find that there
is a great deal of heat and rain as well as swimmers then you should shock the pool
regularly to keep the bacteria, algae and mold from growing in the pool. Just be
sure to check the chemical balance in the pool, clean the filter and keep the water
level up where it needs to be and you will have a pool that is happy and healthy
for all to enjoy.
