Basic Swimming Pool Winterizing Procedure

!±8± Basic Swimming Pool Winterizing Procedure

     Winterizing a swimming pool can be a daunting task but it will save problems and expense in the future. If you don't prepare your pool for the rigours of the colder months you might find that pipe work has been damaged by freezing water and your pool may become overly contaminated with debris and algae.

     To effectively prepare your swimming pool for the cold winter months you will need the following:

An appropriate winter pool cover Swimming pool water treatment chemicals Pool winterizing water treatment algaecide Water testing strips Pool buoys or floats

Procedure:

Carefully inspect your pool liner and repair any damage that may have occurred during the summer. Balance your swimming pool water. Ensure that the pH is in the range from 7.2 to 7.6. Raise your pool chlorine level to between 6 and 10 ppm by shock dosing. Distribute the chlorine evenly throughout your pool water by running the pool pump for about 12 hours Drain your pool water by about six inches to allow for rainwater to build up during the winter Introduce some floats either polystyrene, empty chemical containers part filled with water or purpose designed pool buoys. Ensure these are tethered in place around the swimming pool. These will lessen the pressure caused by ice should the pool water freeze. Clean and stow your summer pool cover Drain the water from your swimming pool pump, your pool heater and your filter. This is an important step that will prevent damage to expensive equipment that maybe caused by freezing water Fit your swimming pool cover and ensure that it is tethered tightly and not dropping in the water Set yourself a reminder to check your swimming pool water pH and chlorine levels regularly throughout the winter. If chlorine levels are low add liquid chlorine and be sure to stir it in to prevent bleaching of your pool liner Set yourself another reminder to thoroughly inspect your pool water in late February or early March. As the days begin to get longer algae is likely to begin to form in your pool. You may need to add more chlorine or algaecide to keep your pool water algae free and ready for use when the weather finally warms up.

Basic Swimming Pool Winterizing Procedure

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How Filter Run Time Affects Salt Chlorine Swimming Pools

!±8± How Filter Run Time Affects Salt Chlorine Swimming Pools

The use of an automated salt chlorine generator is a growing trend in swimming pool maintenance. As the name implies, it's a device that automatically creates chlorine by using the chemical reaction between salt water and electricity. Instead of adding liquid or tabular chlorine to the pool manually, pool owners can rely on the salt chlorinator to produce the chlorine automatically each day while the filter is running.

The first key to success with a salt pool is to understand that the salt chlorinator only produces chlorine when the filter is in operation. When the filter is on, chlorine is being produced and added to the pool water. When the filter is off, it is not. Since the salt generated chlorine is typically the only source of chlorine for a salt pool, there is a direct correlation between the amount of time the filter runs and the amount of chlorine being added to the pool each day.

This is important for a few different reasons. First, the chlorine demand for every pool will fluctuate throughout the year depending on the weather. The water will need more chlorine during the hot summer months than it will during the colder winter months. The pool will also need a chlorine boost any time there is an increased swimmer load and certainly after a pool party, which will require running the filter for an extra few hours. Also, many people try to minimize pool related expenses by cutting the electricity bill through reduced filter run time. But with a salt pool, since there is a direct relationship between the filter run time and the amount of chlorine generated, skimping in this area could be costly in the long run if it results in insufficient chlorine production that doesn't keep up with demands of the pool.

Salt-water pools have many advantages including making the water more comfortable for the human body and allowing for a more flexible schedule of pool maintenance. But no different than a traditional chlorine pool, owners must gain an understanding of how a salt pool works and what it takes to maintain it properly. Simply stated, without enough chlorine to meet the demands of the pool, problems will quickly develop and the pool will soon be green. So, it is worth the investment of time to learn the minimum filter run time required for the salt chlorinator to produce enough chlorine. Then, increase that number by ten to twenty percent and enjoy a crystal clear pool all year long

How Filter Run Time Affects Salt Chlorine Swimming Pools

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