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Pool Care Cheat Sheet

РOOL CARE CHEAT SHEET swim pH INCREASER O CIRCULATION RUNNING THE PUMP & FILTER Run the filter for 8-12 hours a day, but the more the better. EMPTY PUMP & FILTER BASKETS Keep the basket(s) in the skimmer(s) and 12 12 11 11 pump(s) clear of all debris. Check and empty them to ensure good water flow to the filter system. If you don't like getting your hands dirty, Warm and Hot Climates Cool and Cold Climates wear gloves. 8 to 12 Hours a Day 4 to 6 Hours a Day ANGLE YOUR RETURN JETS CORRECT FILTER PRESSURE Normal pressure will be between 10 - 20 psi (depending on the filter). Backwash when it increases by 10 psi. Angle your return jets down slightly, and point them all in the same direction, so Normal Pressure Pressure Increased by 10 pounds the water spins around the pool. 30 20 3.0 50 3.0 50 4.0 Angling them down allows the jets to push 1.0 10- 10- debris up to the surface so your skimmers can bar psi 60 60 grab it. It also helps distribute chemicals PRESSURE PRESSURE throughout the water. CLEANING SKIM THE SURFACE DAILY This stops debris from sinking to the bottom, leaving less debris to vacuum and preventing stains. Skim with the flow of the water in a circular motion. BRUSH TWICE A WEEK If algae starts to grow, brushing will push the algae into the water, making it easier for your Brush the walls, ladders, and corners. Brush down toward the floor on the steps, crevasses and behind ladders (dead spots). sanitizer to kill it. INVEST IN AN AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANER The easiest way to vacuum your pool is with an automatic pool cleaner. It will vacuum your entire pool without supervision. Ropotic Pool Cleaner SUCTION ROBOTIC PRESSURE It attaches to the return jet It attaches to your skimmer, which draws in water, creating a siphon to your filter system. A Self-contained electric unit that drives around your pool and sucks debris into a bag. and uses water to drive and push debris into a mesh bag. CHEMISTRY 1. TEST THE WATER WEEKLY It's important to test pool water once a week, to make sure the pH & alkalinity are balanced and keep your sanitizer level in check. 2. BALANCE Very Acidic Very Basic 7.5 Ideal 1 3 5 6. 8 9. 10 11 12 13 14 pH Alkalinity Calcium Ideal Ideal Ideal 7.4 -7.6 100-150 100-200 ppm ppm pH is a measure of the acid or base of Alkalinity is a pH stabilizer which helps keep your pH from changing drastically. Calcium hardness prevents corrosion of equipment & etching of plaster and liners. your pool water. 3. SANITIZING & SHOCKING Ideal Level Chlorine Chlorine 1-3 ppm 100d Shock To shock, first add water to a clean bucket. Use a clean wooden Slowly add one bag of shock to the water and be careful not to breathe paint stirrer to dissolve the shock. in fumes or splash it on yourself. Shock your pool once a week. Use one pound/bag per 10,000 gallons of water. Always shock at dusk or night time and allow your filter system to run for at least 8 hours after. Be sure to use protective eyewear and gloves when handling any pool chemcials. STOCK UP ON THESE CHEMICALS SwiM swiM swim pH INCREASER STABLIZIER pH DECREASER SWIM SWIM ALKALINITY INCREASER HARDNESS INCREASER MURIATIC ACID swiM UNIVERSITY The Ultimate Guide to Pool & Hot Tub Care www.SwimUniversity.com

Pool Care Cheat Sheet

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Our Pool Care Cheat Sheet below will walk you through everything you need to properly maintain your new swimming pool so you can get your pool care right the first time. From proper circulation, skim...

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