
CARE SYSTEM

CARE SYSTEM
Pool Maintenance
Owning a pool can be exciting as it comes with many benefits; it isn’t just about swimming; it’s about the endless magical experience and creating those picture-perfect memories. Here are a few tips you should know if you are a first-time pool owner to keep your pool healthy and crystal clear blue.
- Skim your pool daily_ once a day, skim leaves and debris out of your pool. Leaving them for too long will block your pool filter, which will cause your pool to get dirty fast.
- Clean your filter weekly to remove debris _ filter baskets can fill up quickly from the leaves and debris you didn’t manage to skim; full filters do not work, leaving your pool dirty.
- Run your pool pump for 8-10 hours a day in summer (4-6 hours in winter)_ the pool pump is responsible for circulating your pool water, filtering it through the filter, heater, and chlorinator (should you have one), this process ensures that the pool water is clean and sanitised.
- Always ensure that your pool water is balanced_ Pool chemicals you need to check are pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and calcium. This may seem too much or intimidating, but if you have a test kit, it will make it easy as 1,2,3 to know what to look for, which makes it fairly easy to balance your pool water chemicals.
- Top up your water_ with all the backwashing, splashing, and natural evaporation; your pool water will drop; this can cause water to unbalance and poor filtration. To avoid unforeseen costs and repairs, always ensure your pool water is at the right level; use your garden horse pipe.
- Keep a maintenance schedule_ Keeping a weekly pool maintenance schedule will ensure that you keep your pool at its best.
Nothing puts everyone off swimming like seeing a green pool. Your pool water turning green is the most obvious sign of algae in your pool. The low chlorine level in the water can result in your pool turning green. Algae love low chlorine and warm temperatures. This problem needs to be treated immediately; if left untreated, it can get very bad and might need professionals to resolve the issue. We are sure that is one situation we want to avoid.
Depending on the green your pool is in will determine if you can treat your pool DIY or if you will need a professional to drain, acid, wash, and refill your pool.
If your pool is light green, you can test it yourself to determine which chemicals are needed in your pool water. Here are some simple magical DIY steps and tips:
- Shock
Typically, shock treatment involves super chlorinating your pool water for a short period. The treatment takes three to five times the amount of chlorine to ensure that the pool is free from any invisible bacteria and visibly clean pool. - Brush
Algae, discolouration, and scaling are prevented by scrubbing the walls with a pool brush, especially around “dead zones” like steps, ladders, cracks, and below the skimmer. - Run the pump
While still shocking and filtering your pool, run the pump if there is not a lot of debris; the green areas must also be cleaned for a few days. The filters will need to be back washed after 24 hours of use. Your pool will start clearing after a day, but the water will still be slightly cloudy. To get the sparkling clear blue pool you love, you must run the filter for a few days before enjoying your pool. - Examine your Pool
Normalize regular pool water testing to ensure the chemical balance is right. Testing your pool water and correcting your chemical levels is essential in ensuring that your pool chemicals work properly and protect your pool lining and fittings from damage. - Do regular maintenance
Without proper maintenance, your pool water can become quite corrosive and damage the entire pool and any equipment in the pool. Weekly cleaning keeps your pool sparkling clean and always ready for a good swim. Not performing weekly pool maintenance can lead to more than just a dirty pool but an unbalanced pool chemical that can lead to injuries. This can end up costing you a lot of money! To keep costs down, you have to perform weekly maintenance.
- Shock
Primary Causes:
Poor filtration – that’s why it always comes back! Black algae typically accumulate in quiet spots where circulation is poor. Good filtration prevents black algae spores from settling on pool surfaces.
Secondary Causes:
Poor chemical treatment and incorrect pH.
Solution:
- A tough problem may need regular attention.
- Test pH and correct as instructed by your Test Kit.
- Brush vigorously.
- If used correctly, POOLMAGIC MICRO SHOCK ALGAECIDE or POOL MAGIC ONE SHOT algaecides will remove it. To ensure it doesn’t return, look at your pump, filter sand, and general circulation. If used correctly, POOL MAGIC MICRO SHOCK or POOL MAGIC ONE SHOT algaecides will remove it. To ensure it doesn’t return, look at your pump, filter sand, and general circulation.
Primary Causes:
Over stabilisation (a.k.a. “chlorine lock”) due to overuse of stabilised chlorine products. Stabiliser levels are out of Balance.
Solution:
- Test stabiliser levels. If above 100ppm, drain 30% – 50% of the pool by setting the pump to “waste”, then top up. Ensure the stabiliser balance remains between 30 ppm and 50 ppm.
- Adjust pH.
- Shock Treat.
- To prevent future use of POOL MAGIC non-stabilised chlorine products for at least four months of the year.
As a pool owner, your top priority should be having balanced pool water. Your pool’s overall look, feel, and safety is directly determined by having a balanced pool of water. You can ensure your pool stays balanced year-round with the right action plan.
Signs that your Pool Water Balance is off?
- Water is cloudy or green
- The water feels thick or slimy
- The chlorine smell is strong
Unbalanced pool water can be unsafe to swim in, as it can contain a variety of microbiological organisms, including viruses and bacteria. Untreated, some of these bacteria can cause health problems such as stomach flu and nose, ears, and throat infections. Maintaining balanced pool water is the best way to ensure your pool is healthy, clean, and safe.
The Benefits of Balanced Pool Water
Having Balanced Pool water can be beneficial for your health and also has maintenance advantages:
- Prevents bacteria and algae growth
- Ensures clear blue pool water
- Minimise health reactions from over-chlorination
- Creates a comfortable swimming environment
- Protects your pool from corrosion and equipment damage caused by too many pool chemicals
Your pool is one of your huge investments, and unlike other investments, this
one needs daily maintenance and a time commitment. With these easy tips maintaining your pool will be made easy and cost-effective_ Tips can be used all year round:
- Add Chlorine After Dark
The sun’s heat can reduce the effectiveness of chemicals added to the pool, causing them to dissolve more quickly. If you must shock the pool with chlorine, do it later in the evening. The chlorine will last all night to eliminate unwanted organisms, and the water will be clear by morning. - Do Pool Tests regularly
A critical part of pool maintenance is regularly testing your pool water. Better to know than find yourself with a big problem that needs you to call in professionals. - Run the pump
Most new pool owners think not running the pool pump will save them money. Not using the pump regularly allows algae and other muck to build in the water, leading to expensive maintenance problems. So in true accesses, running your pump can be a cost-saving measure. Run your pump for at least 8 hours every day. - Use smart pool cleaners
Save your time, energy, and money when it comes to keeping your pool clean and maintained, invest in a robotic pool cleaner, and spend less time scrubbing the pool and more time enjoying it. - Cover your pool
Covering your pool keeps it cleaner and reduces water loss by evaporation. It also helps keep the heat in, especially in the evenings when it cools. Meaning you save energy on heating your pool water too. Pool covers are also great for reducing algae growth and maintaining chemical balance. - Vacuum Weekly
Avoid expensive problems. Maintaining your pool is simple if you tackle small problems before they become big. Vacuum your pool at least twice weekly to keep it clean, swimmable, and chemically balanced.