Thinking of the perfect swimming pool and visions of sparkling water and happy swimmers likely dance in your head. Keeping this scene intact involves taking the proper steps to sanitize the pool and prevent any health or aesthetic problems. The water will then remain clear of algae, free of disease causing pathogens and users won’t …
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions printed on the chlorine treatment package. Test the water regularly—it’s a simple process to use a test kit. You want to maintain water balance by measuring: Free available chlorine (FAC), which should be in the range of 2 – 4 ppm, but never fall below 1.0 ppm Total …
The guidelines set by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals are widely used, but to be certain, you should also check the health codes of the jurisdiction where you live. The chemicals a pool needs to maintain the required standards differ from pool to pool—and day to day. Keeping records to “get to know” …
Chlorine is regularly fed into the pool water and should be tested daily—at a minimum—for proper disinfection. Routine chlorination kills harmful microorganisms that can cause health-related problems, such as gastroenteritis, Legionnaires disease, ear infections and athlete’s foot. Learning how to properly test your water will allow you to identify the chlorine residual and demand in …
Contrary to what most people think, a strong chlorine smell is not an indication of too much chlorine in the pool but actually a red flag that a “super dose” may be required to correct the problem. Shock treatment adds a larger than normal amount of oxidizing chemicals to pool water. This additional dose destroys …
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