Nobody is perfect. Everybody makes mistakes. You will therefore be able to learn how to avoid errors in the maintenance of your swimming pool. In addition to annoying, these mistakes cost money. And wouldn’t you rather invest it in accessories that make you happy? Or don’t waste too much time just relaxing in the water of your pool. Owning a swimming pool also means dealing with all sorts of errors and problems. The positive point is that each problem has its solution. You just have to know it. If you know the most common mistakes, you are already a master of your pool maintenance and you can spend that saved time in clear, clean and pleasant water instead of sitting in front of your computer and tearing your hair out. by reading long discussions on the forums.
Mistake #1: Not cleaning your pool
Cleaning your pool is extremely important. You must worry about the cleanliness of the water regularly and pass a robot or a pump so that they suck up all the impurities. Anything that accumulates in the water, dirt or tree leaves, should be removed. Use filtration systems, chemicals and sometimes use elbow grease! A good brush can be very useful, especially in all the hard to reach nooks and crannies. At the joints, rub well because materials settle there and this then attracts bacteria and algae. Brush these areas regularly to keep your pool clean and healthy. This job doesn’t take long and can easily be done while bathing – so is it really work?
Mistake #2: Ignoring Your Pool’s pH
The pH value measures the balance of water. This is very important in maintaining healthy and stable ecosystems. The same goes for your swimming pool. Low pH means high acidity. While a high pH indicates a basic concentration. Both extremes are not good. The solution for your pool is in the middle. In general a pH equal to 7. Too acidic water is devoid of algae or foreign bodies since they do not feel too comfortable there, even if at first sight it seems pure, clean and flawless, appearances are deceptive. Acidic water with a pH that is too low can damage your pool and all its equipment: from the heating system to your cover and including the cleaning system. Without preaching for the over-use of chemical products, two solutions exist to recover the balance of your water: one brings your ph back to 7 by lowering its value, the other by increasing it. These are solutions that you can find in the form of powder, granules or liquid. As you will have understood, the goal is to balance the water between 7.0 and 7.4. Adjusting your pool water to this natural balance goes hand in hand with regular water analyses. Therefore check the pH value regularly and then adjust it accordingly.
Mistake #3: Adding chlorine directly to the water
Chlorine is an important part of pool maintenance. It is also a chemical product that must be handled with care, preferably gloves and a mask. Do not add it directly to the water in your pond: it risks sinking, bleaching the ground and weakening it. If your soil is too damaged, it will leak. It’s not what you want. So first dilute your chlorine in a bucket with water. Once dissolved, the granules will spread better and more evenly throughout your pool. Simply fill a bucket with water, then put the chemical in it. Chlorine fumes may occur in hot water. For your health, do not expose yourself directly to these toxic fumes. So put on some protection.
Mistake #4: Running the filter less than eight hours a day
If you don’t turn on your filtration system, your pool has no chance of staying clean. The longer the device works, the less impurities, foreign bodies, leaves and dirt there are in the water. Let the pool filter and pump run for at least eight hours a day. The exact duration obviously depends on the type and size of your swimming pool. For most pools, eight hours is a reasonable time for everything to pass through the filter, effectively cleaning it.
Mistake #5: Running your robot cleaner with algae infestation
When you see algae starting to invade your pool, stop your robot. Unless, of course, you want an intensive culture of algae or want to transform your pool into a protected area and home to rare species of algae. A robot is magic for cleaning a swimming pool but the only situation where its use aggravates the situation is algae in the swimming pool. If the pool robot encounters algae, it only pushes them away. Algae are not eliminated, on the contrary, they spread rapidly. Instead, run a manual vacuum in your pool and add a product to eliminate them. Yes, you will empty some water, but by sucking the water, you will also eliminate the algae.
Mistake #6: Neglecting to check your pool water weekly
Test your pool water at least once a week. Use test strips or a test kit for this. You can also take a sample of your pool water to a local dealer. This will be able to carry out a detailed analysis of the water quality. The two levels that you really need to measure every week are chlorine and pH.