Pool Disinfectants 101

Pool Disinfectants 101

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A friend of mine bought a robotic vacuum cleaner as a gag. It's actually pretty fun to watch it semi randomly roaming around the room. It seems to have about 15 different direction change sequences, which allow it to eventually cover about 98% of a small area before the battery runs out.

Next check your water hose that the automatic pool cleaner is attached to. If it is too short your unit may be having trouble traversing the entire pool. Also check it for cracks in it to see if that is the source of your problem.

Now that the water is circulating properly, good filtration removes dirt, debris & even certain large bacteria & algae. Sand filters remove the largest particles, Cartridge filters remove smaller particles & DE filters remove the smallest. Filter your water for 8 to 12 hours every day from opening to closing. Use a timer so that you don't forget and save money. By the way, for the best filtration, be sure to chemically clean your filter about twice each season to remove accumulations of greases, oils & other swimmer and environmental waste that clog your pool filter & that routine backwashing & rinsing will NOT remove.



To promote a festive and safety atmosphere, you have to install adequate pool lights. You have to light up your underwater and floating lights to create a stunning play of colors and to promote safety to the swimmers. By doing so, your friends don't end up bumping each other or hitting the pool walls. You can also put up hanging lights surrounding the pool so you have a well-lighted area. Turn on your best pool cleaner fountain to give your area a luxurious ambiance.

Additions of rebotic pool cleaners Shock algaecide will change the water chemistry and water balance. That little bit of time will allow the levels to settle back down for a more accurate reading.

Another choice is the suction type cleaner which does not have a debris bag. It can suck very fine particles to your pump basket and through your filter. It is also effective in scrubbing walls. It does not need any additional pump and is less expensive than the other cleaners. It is ideal if the debris you find in your pool is not the tree leaves. With this type of pool cleaner, you will need a clean filter to make it perform efficiently. One outstanding brand is the Hayward Vac Ultra which is easy to install and to use. It includes inline vacuum gauge for setting proper suction levels, 40-foot hose and all connections. This cleaner costs around $400 to $500+.

Do your best to clean the pool cover, removing not only debris but also water, before trying to take off the cover. In order to avoid accidentally spilling the dirty water or debris into your pool when you remove the cover, pool cleaner first raise the water level to the middle of the skimmers. Blow off with a blower as described above. Then, with someone helping you, grab a corner at the shallow end and uniformly drag the cover from the pool. Clean and dry the cover then store it in a dry location.

There is excess wear on the bottom of the cleaner, and the wing hooks have probably broken off the pods. The shoes are worn, and the vacuum in the cleaner hose is probably too high. Use the vacuum gauge to measure the vacuum in the cleaner hose. You should have 1" of vacuum per section of hose. Replace worn components.