{"id":3111,"date":"2024-10-23T11:46:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T09:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/swimming-pool-how-to-manage-and-maintain-it\/"},"modified":"2024-10-23T11:46:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T09:46:03","slug":"swimming-pool-how-to-manage-and-maintain-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/swimming-pool-how-to-manage-and-maintain-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming pool: how to manage and maintain it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why treat swimming pool water?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every day, microorganisms, contaminants, algae spores, bacteria, dust, soot and dirt are introduced into the water of your swimming pool, which are harmful to the health of swimmers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dirt particles and turbidity are eliminated by a good filtration system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For microorganisms, algae, bacteria and viruses, an appropriate chemical treatment is necessary.<\/p>\n

How to calculate the volume of water in your pool:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Rectangular<\/strong> pool<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Length (m) x Width (m) x Average height = Volume in cubic meters\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Round pool<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Length (m) x Width (m) x Average height x 0.79 = Volume in cubic meters\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oval pool<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Length (m) x Width (m) x Average height x 0.89 = Volume in cubic meters<\/p>\n

Free-form pool<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Length (m) x Width (m) x Average height x 0.85 = Volume in cubic meters<\/p>\n

Problem: green water<\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: Algae proliferation due to insufficient chlorination\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Perform a shock chlorination with 56% Chlorine in the amount of 15gr\/mc, after having\u00a0<\/span>adjusted the pH between 7.2 and 7.6; Increase the pump operating hours, dose flocculant (only with sand filter). If the problem occurs frequently, use a concentrated anti-algae product.<\/p>\n

Problem: milky water<\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: basic pH higher than 8\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Restore the pH to 7.2 and perform a shock chlorination with 56% chlorine in the amount of\u00a0<\/span>15gr\/m3.<\/p>\n

Problem: cloudy water<\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: Insufficient filtration\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Increase the pump operating hours, dose flocculant (only with sand filter).<\/p>\n

Problem: brown\/reddish water\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: Presence of iron and\/or manganese\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Adjust the pH to 7.2, perform a shock chlorination (15gr\/m3). For maintenance use a sequestrant.<\/p>\n

Problem: unpleasant chlorine smell, eye irritation\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: Low chlorine level, presence of chloramines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Adjust the pH to 7.2, dose specific granular active oxygen to break down chloramines, or perform a shock chlorination in the quantity of 15gr\/m3.<\/p>\n

Problem: eye irritation without chlorine smell\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: Excess chlorine in the pool\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Reduce the chlorine with a specific product (chlorine reducer), bring the pH value between 7.2 and 7.6.<\/p>\n

Problem: oxidized metal parts, brown stains\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: pH too low, less than 7\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Adjust the pH between 7.2 and 7.6.<\/p>\n

Problem: Stains on the walls and edges<\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: Presence of algae due to insufficient chlorination.<\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Perform a shock chlorination, scrub the walls with a brush, increase the maintenance chlorine rate to at least 1.5, use a concentrated anti-algae product.<\/p>\n

Problem: Dark stains on the waterline<\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: Grease residues, oils, soot and smog.<\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Clean with an alkaline detergent with a high degreasing action and with an abrasive\u00a0<\/span>pool brush. To prevent this problem, rinse the waterline once every two weeks with liquid chlorine.<\/p>\n

Problem: rough walls with whitish stains<\/h4>\n

CAUSE<\/strong>: Very calcareous water<\/p>\n

SOLUTION<\/strong>: Descale the walls with the pool empty with an acid-based descaler with a strong descaling action, when filling add a descaler, preventive anti-corrosion product.<\/p>\n

Opening a swimming pool:\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
    \n
  1. Clean the walls from whitish encrustations with an acid-based product and the dark halo on the\u00a0<\/span>waterline with an alkaline detergent product.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Backwash followed by rinsing the filtration system (for sand filters), if the sand is encrusted with limestone, wash it with a preventive filter detergent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Check the pH of the water and if necessary bring it to values \u200b\u200bbetween 7.2 – 7.6.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Perform a shock chlorination with 15 g of granular chlorine at 56% or 63% for every cubic meter of water,\u00a0<\/span>then keep the filtration system running for at least 24 consecutive hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The next day add an anti-algae product with preventive action against the proliferation of algae.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Pool maintenance:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Check the pH with a test kit every day, keeping it between 7.2 – 7.6.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Add 2 to 4 grams of 56% or 63% granular chlorine per cubic meter of water every day, or\u00a0<\/span>insert a 200-gram trichlorine tablet per 10-15 cubic meters\u00a0<\/span>of water every week into the skimmers or dispensers.
      \n<\/span>ATTENTION<\/strong>: chlorine in powder or tablets in direct contact with layner or PVC coatings can\u00a0<\/span>stain.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Adjust the dosage to obtain a chlorine value between 0.5 and 1.2 mg\/l.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Dose an anti-algae product for preventive use once a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Backwash followed by rinsing the filter at least once a week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      When going on vacation:\u00a0<\/span>(treatment for 2\/3 weeks)\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
        \n
      1. Adjust the pH of the water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Perform a shock chlorination with 15g of 56% or 63% granular chlorine for every cubic meter of water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Insert 3 200-gram trichlorine tablets into the skimmers for every 10 cubic meters of water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Keep the pump on for at least 8\/10 hours a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. If possible, cover the pool with a winter cover.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Closing for a period of inactivity:\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
          \n
        1. Perform a backwash followed by rinsing the filter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Check the pH of the water and bring it to 7.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Perform a shock chlorination with 15g of 56% or 63% granular dichlorine for every cubic meter of water, keeping the filtration system running.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. The next day, add a specific WINTERING product and cover with a sheet, keep the system running for another 5 hours, then dismantle the pump, empty it of the water contained and store it in a dry environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          ATTENTION<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>It is advisable not to leave chlorine tablets in the skimmers during the winter shutdown period as they can cause problems with the pipes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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