Pool maintenance

Splashing around in the cool water is only fun if the Water clear and hygienically clean . By means of a powerful pump and light chemical agents, pool owners achieve that the water in the Wooden pool remains clean. A filter removes larger particles of dirt, leaves and undergrowth. But how exactly does pool maintenance work? We answer the most important questions.

The water from outdoor pools should be be completely changed once a year . The time for this is cleaning in spring. If you have a little patience, you can simply let the drinking water run in via a garden hose. Especially for smaller pools, this is the better alternative.

For larger Wooden pools there is the possibility of obtaining a so-called Standpipe with water meter for a fee. This means that the water can be tapped directly on the road. To drain the water, you can use a submersible pump or you can set the multi-port valve of the sand filter system to "empty" without switching on the pump itself. The pool water is then drained by gravity.

Thanks to a good water flow, the excessive use of chemicals can be dispensed with. This works with the help of a good filter technique. We recommend, especially due to the outdoor parking space, the Use of a sand filter system . The water is filtered here by quartz sand. Ideally, set the running time of the filter so that the water is circulated once to 1.5 times a day. The skimmer picks up the dirty water at the pool surface and directs it into the sand filter system. There it is cleaned and flows back into the pool via the inlet nozzles.

Various factors come together when it comes to water treatment for your pool. To ensure that the water always remains hygienically clean and clear during the bathing season, a regular inspection should first be carried out. Shock chlorination can be carried out. Chlorine has a germicidal effect and also eliminates those organic impurities in the water that the filter cannot manage. The Chlorine-based water care products are available as inorganic and organic variants. In concrete terms, this means that the disinfecting effect of the inorganic agent occurs immediately after application. Organic products only work when the proportion of free chlorine in the pool drops.

Tablets or granules can be used for disinfection with chlorine. If granules are used, the chlorine content must be checked regularly. In the case of tablets, on the other hand, there is no need to measure daily. Alternatively, a Automatic dosing system with liquid disinfectant are used continuously. When using chlorine, the higher the temperatures, the more often you have to disinfect the pool.

Another way to disinfect water is to Active oxygen , in the application of which oxygen-releasing compounds such as hydrogen peroxide are used. Germs in the water are slowly killed in this way. However, the use of chlorine-containing agents cannot be permanently dispensed with, as the germs become resistant over time and can only be killed by chlorine. Warm summer days with lots of sun also promote algae infestation in the water. If the water is green and there are deposits on the walls and floor, shock chlorination alone is no longer sufficient. Then you have to additionally liquid algaecides into the water be given.

For optimal water quality, the pH regularly audited. This should be between 7.0 and 7.4 . With a pH reducer, alkaline water can be returned to the correct neutral range, so that disinfectants can also work well again. On the other hand, if the pH value is too low, which is usually noticeable by an unpleasant smell of chlorine, a pH regulator must be used.

If major dirt has been deposited on the floor during pool operation, it is advisable to manually clean the floor with a Floor vacuum cleaner . As a rule, this is once a week or as needed necessary. You keep the water hygienically pure by means of chemical additives in liquid form, granules or tablets (see paragraph 2). In spring and winter, extensive pool cleaning is necessary. Special cleaning agents and cleaning utensils from specialist retailers are suitable for this.

First of all, you can Remove coarse dirt with a floor landing net . Then drain the water and apply the cleaner to the walls and floor. Limescale deposits and other dirt must be completely dissolved in this way. Then rinse the pool thoroughly and drain the water again. Then clean the filter system and let the water in again. Carry out water disinfection immediately after filling.

Reference : With a Pool Robots you save yourself the recurring cleaning by hand. In addition, it circulates the water and distributes the pool care products. This is especially noticeable in the corners, which are often a problem area. Incidentally, the amount of maintenance costs for a pool depends on various factors, such as size.

If the pool water is green and possibly slippery, the pool walls and the floor are infested, then this is clearly the case. Algae . Scrub your pool with a brush and remove all coverings. Then vacuum off the dissolved components. After that, don't forget to remove any accumulated plaque from the filter as well. Then it is important to check the pH value and, if necessary, correct it to 7.0 to 7.5. Finally, chlorinate the water and let the filter system run for about 24 hours so that the water becomes clear again. It is effective in cloudy water to use a Flock cartridge in the skimmer .

For prevention, a Anti-algae treatment from specialist retailers help. Green or brown water can also occur after the addition of disinfectants such as chlorine or oxygen. However, then it is clear, contains iron or copper and has a pH value that is too low. Correct the pH value to 7.0 to 7.4. Also insert a patch cartridge for copper removal into the skimmer basket and let the Filter system for at least 24 hours . If the water has not yet cleared up again, add another flock cartridge.