| SWIMMING POOLS | | | | properly. Even when it is not is use it still needs |
| Follow these simple steps for a sparkling swimming | | | | attention and maintenance. After every use: |
| pool all summer: | | | | If less than one hour has been spent in the spa, |
| Conduct a thorough check of your pool fence to | | | | add one teaspoon per person of chlorine to the spa |
| ensure the gate locks automatically, and there are no | | | | and turn the pumps on high with the cover off for 5 |
| chairs, plants or tables by the fence children could | | | | minutes, then replace lid and allow water to reheat. |
| use as footholds | | | | If four hours are spent in the spa with people |
| Clean the pump and skimmer baskets | | | | jumping in and out, then add 75 grams of chlorine to |
| Make sure the water level is halfway up the | | | | the spa water and leave pumps on high for 30 |
| skimmer box. Skimming won't work if water level is | | | | minutes with the cover off, then replace lid to reheat |
| too high | | | | water. |
| Backwash sand filters or clean cartridges in | | | | Weekly |
| cartridge filter. | | | | Remove filters and clean with fresh water with |
| Increase filtration time, if necessary. Water | | | | high pressure hose |
| should turnover completely in a day. | | | | Add Chlorine (lithium hypochlorite) and run the |
| Check salt chlorinator for calcium deposits and | | | | pump for 20 mins |
| ensure it is operating properly. | | | | Check pH and Alkalinity levels and adjust if |
| Run the pump for around 10 mins then take a | | | | needed |
| sample of water below the waterline. Test the water | | | | If water is cloudy, you may need to use a |
| or take it to your pool professional. | | | | water clarifier. Cloudiness can be caused by lack of |
| Overall, the swimming pool's water should have | | | | chlorination, body lotions, hairspray, soap products, |
| no unpleasant taste or odour and it should be free of | | | | fake tan etc. To reduce this, ensure everyone using |
| suspended matter, looking clear and sparkling. This is | | | | the spa has a shower before entering |
| achieved through the correct chemical control and | | | | If spa is foaming up, you may need to use a |
| filtration. | | | | de-foamer. Foaming can be due to the same causes |
| SPAS | | | | as cloudiness or an unbalanced pH. |
| Spa water can be very dangerous if not cared for | | | | |