A few days ago we shared the guidelines for the start-up of the pool. Once the start up is done, follow these tips to keep water quality and clean throughout the season.
Filtration
Filtration = 80% of water treatment
- Adjust the filtration time to the water temperature. A simple calculation:
Filtration time = water temperature divided by 2
If the water temperature > 30º C = 24h/24 filtration
- Backwash the filter for 3 to 5 minutes when indicated by the filter manometer, at least each week
- Monitors the water level of the pool, it should be at the 2/3 level of the skimmer. If the level is too low, the pool pump may catch air and cause damage to the equipment. If the level is too high, it will affect water circulation and the collection of floating dirt from the surface.
- Check the flow of the water return to the pool, it is a sign that the filtration system works, if the flow decreases, check the suction of the pump and that the filter is not dirty (manometer).
- Empty the pump and skimmer baskets.
Cleaning the pool
Clean the pool several times a week with a hand cleaner or robot.
Test the water and rectify if necessary
Simple and reliable systems are available to test the water in seconds and provide the pH level and disinfectants.
To be of good quality, pool water must be: clear, balanced, disinfected, disinfectant.
If necessary, correct the water by adding a product or simply adjusting the electrolyser.
Most disinfectants are more effective with a pH between 7.2 and 7.6. Do not go below 7 to avoid problems linked to the aggressiveness of the water.
The products will be applied with the filtration in operation and previously dissolved in water, never solid product directly in contact with the pool coating:
- Disinfectants: Several ways to proceed, depending on the products and coatings: in the skimmers, in a semi-automatic distributor, by an automatic regulation device, by an electrolyser.
- Flocculants and pH regulators: Directly in the pool (after dissolving in water) or by an automatic regulation device
Water balance
Adjust the pH between 7.00 and 7.4 (7.4 and 7.6 with bromine)
Disinfection
Long-term disinfection = constant and regular supply of disinfectant
3 methods of disinfection: chlorine, oxygen and bromine
Fight against algae
To avoid algae growth, apply algae prevention once a week or monthly depending on the concentration of the product.
Flocculation
For crystal clear water, flocculate / clarify your water after the filter backwash
Sand or glass filter = flocculation
Cartridge filter = clarifier
If you have doubts or you can't get your pool clean, come with a sample of water to your Neda Pool Shop. We will analyze the water for free and we will recommend the ideal treatment
Helpful Tips:
Turbid water Is your pool water milky with an unpleasant odour?
Cause: Too much organic debris presents and an insufficient amount of disinfectant in the pool water, water imbalanced, poor filtration. Solution:
- Manually remove debris from the pool floor and walls with a brush, and vacuum off with a mechanical or electric pool cleaner.
- Backwash the filter.
- Check and if necessary, adjust the pH level between 7.0 and 7.4 with
PH-PLUS or PH-MINUS.
- Remove chloramines with OXISHOCK (25 g / m³)
- To improve the removal of cloudiness from the water, place a FLOCCULANT cartridge in the skimmer.
- If necessary, replace the filter media .
- Adjust the filtration time to the water temperature.
Rough pool walls Is your pool water cloudy and the pool walls rough?
Cause: Calcium precipitations in the pool water and calcium deposits on the pool walls. Solution:
- Manually remove calcium deposits from the pool floor and walls with a brush, and vaccuum off with a mechanical or electric pool cleaner.
- If calcium deposits can not be removed mechanically, you will have to drain the pool and clean the walls and floor with FLOORNET.
- To prevent further calcium deposits, add CALCINEX (30 ml/m³) into the pool water immediately after refilling and ensure that the pH level is between 7.0 and 7.4 at all times.
Algae infestation Is your pool water green and pool walls and floor slippery?
Cause: Inadequate disinfection, high level of phosphates, spore contamination of the pool. Solution:
- Manually remove algaes from the pool floor and walls with a brush, and vaccuum off with a mechanical or electric pool cleaner.
- Backwash the filter.
- Check and if necessary, adjust the pH level between 7.0 and 7.4 with
PH-PLUS or PH-MINUS.
- Analyze phosphates level. If is lower than 500 ppb apply PHOS-OUT and if is higher than 500 ppb apply PHOS-OUT 3XL.
- Carry out a swimming pool shock treatment with CHLORINE or OXYGEN (20 g / m³).
- Carry out an anti-algae treatment by dosing ALGIKLEAN (20 ml / m³) into the pool.
- Biodegrade dead algae with ULTRACLEAR (7,5 ml / m³)
- Leave the circulation pump running for at least 24 hours and until pool water is clear again.
Green/brown water Is your pool water clear, but turns green or brown after adding chlorine?
Cause: Iron ions are present in the pool water due to using well water containing iron, or due to corrosion caused by a low pH level. Solution:
- Check and if necessary, adjust the pH level between 7.0 and 7.4 with
PH-PLUS or PH-MINUS.
- To sequester the iron ions apply ION MAGNETIC (15 ml / m³)
- To remove the iron, place a FLOCCULANT cartridge into the skimmer.
- Leave the circulation pump running for at least 24 hours and until pool water is clear again.
- If the water is still not perfectly clear after backwashing, insert another FLOCCULANT cartridge into the skimmer.
Blue metallic water Does your pool water have a metallic shimmer and have there been cases of hair turning green?
Cause: Copper ions are present in the water due to corrosion, or by using algaecides containing copper sulfate. Solution:
- Temporarily increase the pH level between 7.5 and 7.8.
- To sequester the copper ions apply COPPER OUT (10 ml / m³)
- To remove the copper ions, place a FLOCCULANT cartridge into the skimmer.
- Leave the circulation pump running for at least 24 hours and until pool water is clear again.
- If the water is still not perfectly clear after backwashing, insert another FLOCCULANT cartridge into the skimmer.
- Reduce the pH level between 7.0 and 7.4.
Always use a non copper based algaecide such as Algiklean by PISCIMAR or Desalgine and Desalgine Jet by BAYROL. Multifunctional tablets from certain manufacturers contain copper sulfate for the destruction of algaes.
Chlorine odour and eye irritation Is the pool water giving off a strong chlorine odour, and are there cases of stinging eyes after using your pool?
Cause: A high amount of organic impurities (so called chloramines) in the pool water, due to a lack of chlorine in the water, and therefore an insufficient water disinfection. Solution:
- Check and if necessary, adjust the pH level between 7.0 and 7.4 with
PH-PLUS or PH-MINUS.
- Remove chloramines with OXISHOCK (25 g / m³)
- Increase the amount of fresh water by prolonging the backwash time, clean and disinfect the filter, for instance by using FILTERCLEAN TAB, SWIM FILTROS o SILNET
- To improve the removal of cloudiness from the water, place a FLOCCULANT cartridge in the skimmer.
- Ensure a continous water disinfection without interruption at all times.
- Adjust the filtration time to the water temperature.
Check out the Piscimar Neda 2020 magazine and discover all the useful information to solve the most common problems in your pool: Green algae, Black or brown algae, Yellow algae, Pink algae, Eye and Skin Irritation, Cloudy water, Dirt over the water line, Limescale, Metal spots, Water leaks, Surface insects, Wasps, Pollen, Mud, Suntan oils…
