Should You Run Your Pool Pump All the Time?
It's not necessary or efficient to run your pool pump all the time, as this can lead to excessive wear and tear on the equipment and increase energy costs. The [...]
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What Are the Costs of Maintaining a Pool?
The exact cost of maintaining a pool varies depending on your local water quality, weather conditions, and pool usage. For more information, read our handy guide, How Much Do Pool [...]
What Pool Chemicals Cannot Be Added at the Same Time?
You should not add certain pool cleaning chemicals simultaneously because they can react and cause dangerous chemical reactions. Here are some examples: Liquid Chlorine and acid (such as muriatic acid [...]
How Do I Store Pool Chemicals Safely?
Knowing How To Store Pool Chemicals correctly is essential for your family's safety. Swimming pool chemicals must be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, moisture, [...]
What’s a Good Pool Maintenance Schedule?
A regular pool maintenance schedule is necessary to keep your pool in top condition. Here's a suggested schedule: Daily: Check your pool's water level and skim any leaves or debris [...]
What happens if the pH is too low in the pool?
When the pH is lower than 7.2, the chlorine becomes extremely inefficient and is rapidly depleted giving off a strong chlorine smell.
Should I adjust chlorine or pH first?
You should always adjust your pH levels before adding chlorine to the pool. The ideal pH level is between 7.2-7.6 and having a high pH level (above 7.6) will make [...]
How long does it take to balance the chemicals in a pool?
It can take up to 24 hours for the chemicals to balance in a pool.
How often do you balance chemicals in your pool?
You should test your pool weekly during the swimming season and fortnightly during non-swimming season (autumn/winter).
How to use pool algaecide?
You should shock the pool first before using an algaecide. Mix the algaecides in a bucket of water then pour the algaecide into the pool water, depositing it in several [...]
What does algaecide do?
The primary purpose of a pool algaecide is to kill and prevent the growth of algae. Using a preventative algaecide (containing copper) is the best approach to avoid the problem [...]
How long after adding algaecide can you swim?
We recommend waiting at least 30 minutes after adding algaecide to your swimming pool as most algaecides are safe to swim with.
How long does it take for algaecide to work?
Depending on the severity of the algae present in the water, it can take anywhere from a few hours up to 2 days for the algaecide to effectively work and [...]
How much algaecide goes in the pool?
The size and type of pool you own will determine how much algaecide your pool requires. With Hy-Clor Algaecide, the recommended dosage is 900ml per 10,000 litres for a heavy [...]
How to straighten a pool hose?
Pool hoses that have been left in a kinked position sometimes make it very hard for the cleaner to navigate around the entire pool. Try laying them out in direct [...]
How to connect a pool vacuum hose?
Ensure your pool vacuum hose is connected properly and cannot come loose in operation. If you do not have a ‘snug fit’ it can create air pockets affecting the performance [...]
