Time to get your Swimming Pool Ready 2 simple things you should do with any swimming pool

Winter is definitely gone and summer is soon to be here. If you have a Pool Cover  now is the time to prepare it for the heavy use of summer. There is nothing like the joy that having a swimming pool in your own backyard can bring. Not only can you cool down on hot days, but they enhance the look of your backyard. But swimming pools can be expensive to maintain, especially when the chemistry gets out of balance. Before you dive on in, thereThese are 2 basic things you can do to maintain a healthy swimming pool and reduce the time you looking after it.

Chemical Balance:

The most important aspect of any swimming pool is to keep all the chemicals in check and at optimum levels. Maintenance need not be time consuming either, and should only take a few minutes each day. To ensure the right pool chemical balance,

Daily (around 5mins when all is good with the pool)

1. check that the water is crystal clear
2. check there is no build up of algae. Especially check around ‘dead’ areas like pool steps where water flow isn’t as great.
3. check there is a good flow from the water jets
4. check there is a good flow of water in the skimmer
5. check there is no excess leaves or other debris in the pool
6. make sure there is correct pressure in the pool filter

Twice A Week (around 30 mins)

1. measure chlorine, pH and stabiliser levels
2. clean out the skimmer
3. brush the sides and bottom of the pool

Weekly

1. dose of phosphate remover

 Monthly

1. professional check on water levels by local pool shop

Regular maintenance will prevent the need for pool “shocking” and actually save you a lot of time in the long run buy addressing problems before they get out of hand. When the pool balance gets too far out and you have to pool “Shock”, you have to wait at least 1 day before you can swim, so regular checking of chemical levels means your pool is not only always ready for fun, but your chemical usage is at its minimum (which is good for your health too!). A quick brush of the pool surface once or twice a week also removes build up more easily that if it is left harden over time.