5 SUMMER POOL CARE TIPS

Excessive heat leads to water evaporation and more swimmers using the pool to cool down – all of which puts extra demand on chlorine. This can affect pool chemistry, which means pool owners need to keep a close check on the water during the peak swimming season. 

Beware of blooming algae

The humidity, heat and long hours of sunshine means potential issues with pool water – not least being algae, which thrives in the heat. 

The best defence against algae is chlorine. With ongoing hot weather, pools don’t get the chance to cool down overnight, so the chlorine demand remains high. Correct pH levels within the range of 7.2 to 7.6 make the pool comfortable to swim in. If pH levels are incorrect, it can affect the efficiency of the chlorine in the pool.

Here are Swimart’s top tips to keep your pool in top condition during the hot months: 

1. Check your chlorine and pH level every two days. Pay particular attention after a period of heavy usage of the pool or after a very hot day 
2. Check and clean your skimmer basket and hair and lint pot in the filtration pump weekly 
3. To re-balance pool water, take a sample from elbow depth away from the pool returns to your local pool store to be professionally tested 
4. Use a quality algaecide such as Aqua-Health Concide/Metal Free Algaecide to keep algae at bay 
5. Operate the filtration system six to eight hours a day

Need a little help getting the water pool party ready? Just call Swimart on 1300 991 104 and we'll help find you a solution.