Winter
- Keep outdoor pools filled with water to be less exposed to the effects of the weather and to prevent damage by objects falling into it
- Adding chemical agents for the duration of the winter will prevent lime deposits or algae growth and make the spring cleaning easier pH control is very important during the winter – most staining occurs during this time due to relaxed maintenance
- Lower water temperatures demand less chlorine and pump run time
- Although maintenance is reduced it has to be kept up throughout the winter
- Clean filters, cartridges and salt cells
- Get the water tested for hardness, phosphates, stabilizer, as well as chlorine and pH. If you have a salt generator, it is time to get your salt level checked
- Check sand filters and replace sand if necessary
- Start using solar blankets to extend the swimming season
- It is the ideal time for an acid wash
- Check the condition of safety, pool and maintenance equipment
- Remove the solar blanket
- Higher water temperatures and swimming activity demand more chlorine and pump run time
- Regular maintenance of filters, cart-ridges and salt cells necessary
- Weekly adding of chemicals and pool cleaning necessary
- Double check safety equipment
- Time to start using those solar blankets and heaters
- Clean filters, cartridges and salt cells
- Time to start thinking about remodelling and renovating
- Proper cleaning of tiles, equipment and accessories
- The ideal time for acid washing, re-plastering, etc.
