One of the most fun things you can possibly own at your home is a pool. I mean, everyone loves a pool and can they magically make any party better, no matter what kind it is. With summer quickly approaching, you may be considering buying one. Before you do though, know what’s needed to maintain it.
Meanwhile, one of the least fun things you can do is make an ingenious and extraordinarily fun investment such as buying a pool and destroy it simply because you didn’t keep up on maintenance.
So, if you don’t feel like hiring a pool boy, then read on for a few helpful tips about ways to keep your pool in exceptional condition for the summer and winter.
When it comes to summer, pool maintenance is more a day-to-day effort due to the fact that it will mostly likely be used almost everyday. The most obvious servicing is to scoop out any leaves and any large debris you can snatch up with a net. The most basic duty is to check the PH levels and chlorine levels everyday if possible. You can use a kit to test the water. If you keep up with daily maintenance on this, you can avoid shocking (adding high amounts of chlorine due to depletion and bacteria) more than necessary. Typically, shocking should be done about every 2 weeks. Also, be sure to add an algae inhibitor to regularly to avoid having to take any drastic measures.
Remember to vacuum the pool about once a week. Before you do though, scrub the walls of the pool down to ensure that you clean the pool entirely, even what is stuck on the walls. The manual work required cannot be overlooked no matter how many gizmos you have. Also, be sure to keep the filtration on. You can turn it off when you go for a swim, but make sure to turn it back on once you leave. You bring in all your nastiness when you swim (hair, sweat, dirt, skins bits, etc), so filtration is a must to keep the pool clean. Lastly, a certain water level must be maintained at all times: don’t let the water go below the skimmers. If this happens, it causes the pump to become “unprimed” and this can severe and perhaps irreversible damage.
If you live outside Florida, California or any other constantly sunny state, you’ll need to maintain your pool differently during the winter. Most likely you will have to close it down for the season. If you do, you’ll need to close the pool properly. First, do a major routine cleaning that you would normally do. That is everything that is listed above for regular servicing. Next, backwash the filter and drain any excess water that may be left in the filter with a shop vacuum or something comparable. After this, drain any water in the pump and then unhook both the filter and pump completely. Next, remove the skimmer baskets and put a pop bottle in each to prevent any damage from ice. Then empty the main drain line for you pool. Then, you can finally drain the pool. No need to drain it completely, though. Water provides an insulation and can prevent any misshaping or movement in the ground. Remember to remove all accessories as well. Once, you’ve done all of this, put the cover on the pool and you are ready for winter.
This basic and regular maintenance can you save money for parts and extra time figuring out complicated and costly problems. If you plan on making an investment in a pool, make sure to care of it.
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