Efficient pool maintenance
Proper pool maintenance is essential to enjoying your pool and ensuring that your equipment lasts longer. The filtration system is responsible for filtering and treating the water, but don't forget that it is also essential to clean your pool.
Contrary to what you might think, you'll spend much less time cleaning than swimming and relaxing if you incorporate a few cleaning tasks into your daily routine… just a reminder for the whole family: don't forget to share the chores!
DAILY TASKS: SURFACE CLEANING AND WATER FILTRATION
Use a pool skimmer net to remove large debris or impurities from the water surface, such as leaves, insects, and other visible debris. This will help prevent the formation of algae and fungi that can accumulate in the skimmers and reduce the effectiveness of water treatment products.
Make sure the water level reaches ¾ of the skimmer height. If the water level is too low, you risk damaging the pump, while if it is too high, the skimmers will not be able to work properly. Adjust the water level if necessary.
Turn on the filtration system, making sure to calculate the required filtration time correctly. As a general rule, the filtration time should be half the pool water temperature, meaning 10 hours for water at 20°C.
ONCE A WEEK: POOL CLEANING, WATER CHECK AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
If necessary, clean the waterline and walls using a sponge brush and a product suitable for your pool's surface (warning: PVC liners can be fragile). Then, clean the entire pool using a manual pool vacuum. If this task is too time-consuming, there are numerous automatic cleaning systems available, with the most advanced models eliminating this step entirely.
Empty the skimmer and the pump (or filter) pre-filter, and clean the filter if it is clogged. For sand or glass filters, perform a backwash; for cartridge filters, clean them using a water jet.
Test the water's pH. The ideal pH should be maintained between 7.0 and 7.6 to prevent discomfort and maintain disinfectant effectiveness. Make sure the water is properly balanced for optimal treatment. Once again, automated solutions such as pH regulators and Redox regulators are available on the market, allowing you to automate this step and enjoy complete peace of mind.
LATE AUTUMN: WINTERIZING THE POOL
To close the swimming season, you have two options: complete winterization (fully shutting down the filtration system and partially draining the pool) or active winterization (running the filtration system at a lower speed).
In both cases, this is an important step that requires a thorough cleaning (waterline, walls, and pool floor) before covering the pool. Please note that even if the filtration system is completely switched off, we recommend checking the water quality and pool conditions from time to time.
TIPS
We recommend using a pool cover to keep your pool clean. It can protect the water from bad weather and external pollution while also reducing the amount of maintenance required.