Factors Responsible for Good Circulation in Your Swimming Pool

SPEAR Swimming Pool Equipment and Repair Factors Responsible for Good Circulation in Your Swimming Pool Proper pool circulation is one of the keys to maintaining a healthy pool environment. Circulation helps your pool sanitation system, filter, and chemical additives all function properly. Without the right circulation, your pool can encounter several problems. Why Should Your Pool Have Good Circulation? Filtration Circulation moves your pool water through the filter, removing particles and debris from the pool. Disinfection Circulating your pool disperses any disinfectants in the pool, allowing them to sanitize all of your pool water. Without proper filtration, impurities can build-up resulting in a dirty & unhealthy pool. Without proper circulation, added chemicals will not be evenly distributed throughout the pool water. What Makes Good Pool Circulation? Pumps Turnover rate • Pool circulation is handled by your pump, which pulls in water and passes it through the filter. • Turnover rate is the number of hours it takes for the total • A good pump in your pool enables the right circulation, which can be- volume of the pool to pass through the filtration. Single-speed pump --- • You will need to set your pool pump at the correct flow rate for the size of your Variable-speed pump - pool. Flow Rate • You have to determine the proper flow rate for your pool to- • Ensure proper circulation • Optimize your pump speed for the size of your pool • Consult to a pool service professional to determine what a healthy flow rate is for your pool. Return Jets • Make sure your return jet is set in the right direction to circulate the water in your pool. • Point the jet to the opposite side of your skimmer and downwards, for a spin effect and better circulation in your pool.