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A Quick Guide to Swimming Pool Chemistry - Update 1.11.09
Maintaining the right balance of chemicals in your swimming pool is the key to a healthy pool and an enjoyable swim time after time. The water will look and smell clean and, most importantly of all, bacterial and algae growth will be kept to a minimum, ensuring that neither you nor your pool suffer.
The first step is to ensure that the water has the right mix of chemicals when you fill the pool. A Starter kit might be the best option here to ensure you get it right from the start, and there are a variety available on the market.Thereafter, you will need a reliable pool tester to ensure that the right balance is maintained.
Sanitation is the most important reason for using pool chemicals. Left untreated, a swimming pool can become a breeding ground for bacteria and algae. The algae will damage the pool but the bacteria will damage you!
The answer is Chlorine. You will need to ensure that the level is maintained at all times and levels should be monitored and topped up weekly or as required. Remember, if you need to reduce the levels, simply add more water to your pool to dilute the chlorine. There are various options for delivering the Chlorine to your pool. Try using slow dissolving tablets in conjunction with a chlorinator or, alternatively, a floater. You will need to be very careful that the floater stays in your pool though!
Twice a month you will also need to treat your pool with additional chemicals to deal with the waste by-products left by the Chlorine, i.e. the dead bacteria and algae. Most will, of course, have been removed by your filtration system but some will remain and degrade leading to unpleasant smells and skin and eye irritation. You will soon tell when this is necessary because your water will appear cloudy.
When testing your pool, watch your ph levels. This measures the acidity in your pool. The balance needs to be kept steady to enable the Chlorine to work effectively. After that, an efficient pool filtration system will help you to keep your water clean and healthy. And that is the key to an enjoyable swim every time!
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The correct balance of pool chemicals is vital for your pool, be it an indoor pool, outdoor pool or even an above ground pool. It is important that the ph level is maintained to ensure sanitation and to prevent algae growth that can lead to bacterial infections.
If you are a novice, consider using pool chemical starter kits. A pool chemical starter kit will help you deliver exactly the right amount of pool chlorine to your pool.
You will need to use pool chlorine regularly delivered to your swimming pool either in a cartridge or a floater. Every two weeks or so you will also need to 'shock' your pool using pool shock chemicals. Remember that you will also need an efficient swimming pool filter!
Swimming pool liners will also stain if the chemical balance is not maintained and this will affect longevity of your pool.
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