By Pool Care Team, Online Pool Chemicals
Balance
Managing the correct equilibrium of swimming pool chemicals in your water is to a sanitary swimming pool and getting an pleasing swim day after day. The pool will look and smell inviting and, really critically, bacterial and algae growth will remain at a minimum, ensuring that everyone can enjoy your pool in safety.
Starting
The primary step is to make sure that the pool has the right mix of chemicals when you fill. A swimming pool chemicals starter kit might be the best option here to have confidence that you get it right from the beginning, and there are a wide variety available on the market just like the ones we manufacture and distribute from our pool, spa chemicals store.
Ongoing Testing
After this, you use a good quality pool testing kit to ensure that the right balance is maintained.
{In order to enjoy your swimming pool or spa it is important that you test the water on a regular basis and you ensure you keep it in good condition. You can do this by the regular use of pool treatment chemicals. The testing of the pool / spa water may initially seem initimidating, however test kits are easy to follow and will give fast accurate results. }
The fundamental tests are
1. pH
2. Alkalinity
3. Sanitiser (Free Chlorine or Bromine)
Other Investigations
1. Calcium hardness
2. Combined chlorine
3. Copper levels
Sight [InspectionInvestigation]
1. Check the pool water for clarity, and ensure it is clear.
To assist you , you can always note your results and the chemical dosings you carry out.
Remember to retest the water after the addition of chemicals to ensure you have created the appropriate chemical levels.
Don’t Forget
* If the water is cloudy then it is not safe to swim, bathers cannot see the bottom and might jump into shallow water!
* Swimmers in difficulty under the water might not be visible!
* Foggy water is an indication that there is a problem with the treatment.
Using Sanitisers
Sanitation is the most important for using pool chemicals. Left not properly treated, a swimming pool can become a breeding ground for bacteria and algae. The algae can affect the pool but the bacteria can make you sick!
The solution is a sanitiser like Bromine or Chlorine. You will need to ensure that the level is maintained at all times and levels should be monitored and topped up weekly or as required. Remember, if you need to reduce the levels, just add more water in your pool to dilute the chlorine. There are different choices for delivering the Chlorine to the pool. Consider using slow dissolving tablets in conjunction with a chlorinator or, alternatively, a floater. You may need to be careful that the floater stays in your pool though!
Keeping Things Healthy
Twice monthly you will also need to dose your pool with additional products to deal with the waste materials created by the Chlorine, i.e. the dead bacteria and algae. Most will, of course, have been removed by your filtration process but some will still be present and decompose creating to unpleasant smells and skin and eye irritation. You should easily know when this is needed because your water will appear cloudy, you can use clarifiers and flocculents to sort this out.
When testing your pool, watch your ph levels. This determines the acidity in your pool. The balance needs to be kept steady to enable the Chlorine to work effectively. After that, an efficient pool filtration system will help you to keep your water clean and sanitary. Which is the key to an enjoyable swim every time!
If you live in the UK, you can shop online for Swimming Pool Chemcials and Chlorine Granules at www.onlinepoolchemcials.com where you can find great deals at manufacturer prices.
