Pool Care Guide
This guide will take you through some of the most important aspects of pool care. If you want to get the most out of your pool you need to provide it with regular care. Follow this guide and avoid some of the common problems that pool owners face.
Guide to Control of Algae Growth
The best way to avoid algae growth is to maintain correct water balance and ensure your pool is sanitised frequently. The most frequent way for algae spores to enter pools is through organic matter, such as leaves, which is why it’s so important to monitor your pool frequently and get rid of organic matter as soon as you can.
Shallow areas of the pool are usually the first areas of the pool to present with algae so keep an eye on steps and swim-out areas. If you notice any algae you need to treat it immediately with a proprietary Algaecide in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If you’re unsure you should contact your local pool maintenance professional.
It’s vital that dead algae are removed from the pool following treatment, you also need to remove any algae residue from the pool’s filtration system. Make sure the pool water is clean, clear and chemically balanced following the conclusion of the algae treatment.
Guide to Sanitising Pool Water
Keeping your pool water sanitised is vital to ensure users don’t pick up any health issues, including ear, eye, nose and throat infections. Sanitising the water is all about preventing bacterial growth, which can often occur as a result of ‘organic loading.’ ‘Organic loading’ occurs when the pool water is subjected to excess levels of organic materials, such as plant debris and organic matter from our bodies.
Recognised pool sanitation methods are:
Hypochlorous Acid “Chlorine” Method: Regular ‘chlorine’ treatment at the prescribed dosage relevant to pool water capacity requires that the pool water is passed through the pool filtration system to remove the ‘dead’ bacteria. The method also requires use of a proprietary residual sanitizer in appropriate concentration to ensure that any ensuing bacteria that may enter the pool water is neutralised quickly.
Salt Chlorinator Cell Method: Electric power supply is required to perform an electrolysis process that converts sodium chloride (salt) into hypochlorous acid (chlorine). Of particular importance is the selection of a cell capable of producing the MAXIMUM chlorine requirement of your pool’s water volume.
Stabilising the Pool Water
Use of a stabiliser (normally Isocyanuric Acid) in the correct dosage concentration with chlorine treatment will protect the chlorine from the effects of UV rays that dramatically reduce chlorine performance as an anti-bacterial agent.
Stabilising the Pool Water: Use of a Stabilizer (normally Isocyanuric Acid) in the correct dosage concentration with chlorine treatment will protect the chlorine from the deleterious effects of UV rays that dramatically reduce chlorine performance as an anti-bacterial agent.
Failure to exercise control of stabilizer use is contrary to good pool maintenance practices. Overdosing may or will reduce the effectiveness of the chlorine as an anti-bacterial agent, so consult your local pool maintenance professional for advice.