Just follow this weekly checklist to keep your water clear and equipment operating smoothly.
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| Swimming Pools – In Ground, Plaster Pools. | |
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| 1. Clean it! | Time: 40 minutes |
| | Remove leaves and debris. | |
| | Brush the sides. | |
| | Vacuum the bottom. | |
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| 2. Check the filter. | Time: 5 minutes |
| | Backwash the filter. | |
| | i. Sand – once per week. | |
| | ii. DE – once per month. | |
| | iii. Cartridge – Don't backwash it! | |
| | 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 |
| | Clean the pump basket and skimmer basket. | |
| | Check for leaks. | |
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| 4. Test the water – Use your test kit to check | | | the chemicals. | | Time: 10 minutes |
| | Alkalinity – Between 80 and 120 ppm is normal. | |
| | PH – Between 7.2 and 7.8 is normal. 7.4 to 7.6 is ideal. | |
| | Chlorine – Between 1.0 and 3.0 ppm is where it should be. | |
| | Water out of balance? Check out the pool owners manual! | |
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| Spa Maintenance – next page > | |
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