If you have a pool at home, it’s important to understand the systems and functions, so you can maintain them as needed and identify potential issues. One of the most critical components of any swimming pool is the pump, which serves as the water circulation system.
What should never be in your pool
A common misconception about pools is that it’s fine to have anything fall into the water. That is what the chlorine is for: cleaning out any of the germs and chemicals that regular fresh or salt water wouldn’t wash away. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth. While chlorine is useful in keeping a pool clean, it’s not a miracle cure for water. In fact, because of chlorine being involved, there are certain chemicals and substances that should never be in your pool.
Cleaning Your Pool Filter
The on-going purification of swimming pool water is pivotal to keeping a pool clean and uncontaminated. During the pool season, pools become easily dirty. Overtime debris and pollutants from local vegetation, humans, and things fall into the pool. Some of these debris and pollutants are small enough that the naked human eye cannot see. If left unfiltered the pool water can become contaminated and unsafe to use.
Adjusting Your Pool Water Chemistry
The overall color of a swimming pool can reveal information about its water quality. Having a clean pool is important to retain water clarity and prevent contamination. Pool sanitation is necessary to ensure a safe and healthy environment to be, swim, and play in. If done properly, adjustment in water chemistry can affect the clarity and conditions of the pool. The last thing anyone wants is to swim in an unclean or toxic pool that can get him or her sick.
Pool water chemistry adjustment need to be conducted regularly for healthy water conditions. If done probably a clean pool will look, feel, and smell clean.
Look
A pool should look clear, clean, and blue. If there is a slight discoloration and you cannot see the bottom of the pool, then it is most likely to be unclean. Small free-floating debris accumulates overtime from humans, nearby vegetation, and things that get blown into the pool. The visibility and clarity of the water can be changed with the adjustment of water chemistry.
Feel
The sides, bottom, and steps of the pool should feel smooth and clean. An untreated pool will have build-up along the tile floors, walls, and steps. With a simple touch, you will be able to tell if it’s clean or not.
Smell
There should be no strong odor besides a hint of chlorine smell, usually associated with clean pools. Smell can be one of the biggest indicators if a pool is in optimal conditions. If you smell foul pee-like or other scent that’s unrecognizable, immediately contact Blue Chip Pool Service.
Go with your instinct, if it doesn’t look, feel, or smell right then its best to contact Blue Chip Pool Service to have your pool water tested for chemical adjustment. Left untreated, pool water can become unsafe and dangerous to swim in. Have proper adjustment of water chemistry done with Blue Chip Pool Service.
Blue Chip Maintenance Guide
Does the swimming pool look faded? Perhaps there are dark shadows on the bottom? Strange film floating on the surface? Don’t get in until it is cleaned. Who knows what is lurking in a dirty pool? Blue Chip Pool Service is available to clean pools and restore the refreshing dip that is deserved. Read More..