Just follow this weekly checklist to
keep your water clear and equipment
operating smoothly.
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Pools – In Ground, Plaster Pools. |
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Clean it! |
Time:
40 minutes
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Remove
leaves and debris. |
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Brush
the sides. |
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Vacuum
the bottom. |
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Check the filter. |
Time:
5 minutes
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Backwash
the filter. |
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i.
Sand – once per week. |
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ii.
DE – once per month. |
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iii.
Cartridge – Don't backwash it! |
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Check
the pressure gauge – higher than
normal pressure could mean it's time
to clean the filter. |
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| 3.
Check the pump. |
Time:
5 minutes
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Clean
the pump basket and skimmer basket. |
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Check
for leaks. |
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| 4.
Test the water – Use your
test kit to check |
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the
chemicals. |
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Time:
10 minutes
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Alkalinity
– Between 80 and 120 ppm is normal. |
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PH
– Between 7.2 and 7.8 is normal.
7.4 to 7.6 is ideal. |
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Chlorine
– Between 1.0 and 3.0 ppm is where
it should be. |
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Water
out of balance? Check out the pool owners
manual! |
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| Spa
Maintenance – next page > |
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