How Can I Maintain My Pool to Keep It in Great Condition?
All You Need is 10 Minutes to Keep Your Pool in Top Shape with Our Easy Maintenance Guide.
Maintaining your pool can feel like a constant chore, especially when you’re dealing with dirty water, clogged filters, or equipment malfunctions. But with just 10 minutes of regular upkeep, you can keep your pool running smoothly and avoid costly repairs. Our simple maintenance procedure ensures your pool stays clean, balanced, and ready for a swim without the stress.
10 MINUTE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
1. Turn pump or pumps off.
2. Empty skimmer baskets.
3. Empty Polaris bag.
4. Test chlorine and pH.
5. Turn filter valve to BACKWASH position.
6. Turn main pump on, let pump run in this cycle until sight glass is clear, or about 1 minute in normal conditions.
7. Turn off main pump.
8. Turn filter valve to the RINSE position.
9. Turn main pump on, let pump run in this cycle until sight glass is clear, or about 30 seconds in normal conditions.
10. Turn main pump off.
11. Return filter valve to the FILTER position.
12. Remove pump basket and clean debris.
13. Fill chlorinator with tablets or sticks.
14. Set dial on chlorinatior to administer chlorine (1 being lowest ; 5 being highest).
15. Prime pump if necessary by adding water to pump basket.
16. Turn on main pump.
17. If pool needs to be shocked, pour shock slowly though the skimmer that is the closest to the pump. NEVER pour shock over tablets or sticks!
18. Check skimmers more often if you have a lot of trees.
19. Brush pool at least once a month.
THE FOLLOWING TIPS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO HELP YOU MAINTAIN YOUR NEW SWIMMING POOL PROPERLY:
When adding shock to your pool, do as follows:
• Disconnect the Polaris and take toys, floats, etc. out of the pool.
• With pump running in FILTER mode, slowly pour shock into the skimmer.
• DO NOT SWIM FOR 4 HOURS!
• Bring a water sample weekly or once a month by Swimming Pools of Tupelo for a free test.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
• NEVER backwash or lower water level in pool during heavy rains or wet conditions.
• Never clean liner with household detergents such as Comet, Soft Scrub, etc.
• Clean liner with a swimming pool vinyl cleaner.
• At the first sign of a problem, bring a water sample to Swimming Pools of Tupelo.
• NEVER mix chemicals; NEVER mix different brands of chemicals; NEVER pour shock over tablets or sticks.
• NEVER let children play on safety rope.
• Do not run on the diving boards.
• Maximum weight on the diving board is 250-300 lbs.
Shop our line of chemicals to keep your pool in tip-top shape. If you need a safety cover, request a quote to protect your investment and keep your family safe. If you have any maintenance questions or need any of our services to help keep your pool in great shape, contact us for a free consultation today.
