Regular Pool Water Maintenance
Weekly Maintenance
- Check the pressure on your filter gauge and backwash the filter as needed
- Check the water level in your pool. It should be filled ¾ of the way up to the skimmer
- Check the strainer basket at the front of the pump and clean as needed
- Check your skimmer basket for debris and clean as needed
- Vacuum and brush your pool; this can be done more than once a week
- Check that all pool equipment is functioning properly
- Add a daily dose of granular sanitizer if you do not have an automated chemical feeder
Salt Cell Cleaner: Clean your salt cell once every 3 months
Nature II Cartridge: Replace your cartridge at the start of each season
Sand Filter: Clean your sand filter at the end of each season using Filter Free
Cartridge Filter: Clean your cartridge filter every 3 months using Cartridge Cleaner
Weekly Chemical Maintenance
- Test your pH levels and adjust to ideal range of 7.2 – 7.8
- Test your free chlorine levels and adjust to 1.0 – 3.0 ppm with your chemical feeder, or adjust to 0.6 ppm if you are using a mineral purifier (like a Nature II)
- Test your alkalinity levels to ensure they are between 80 – 100 ppm
Chemical Overview
**Note: not all products are to be used by all pools. If you are unsure what your pool needs, please call us for more information
Oxidizer
When to Use It: Every 1 – 2 weeks
How to Add It: Broadcast over surface
Unstabilized Granular Chlorine
When to Use It: As needed
How to Add It: Broadcast over surface (some types require pre-mixing)
Chlorine/Bromine Tablets
When to Use It: As needed
How to Add It: Fill sanitizer as per manufacturer’s instructions
Salt
When to Use It: As needed
How to Add It: Pour into deep end of pool
40% Algaecide
When to Use It: Monthly or as needed
How to Add It: Pour around perimeter of pool water
Stain and Scale
When to Use It: Monthly or as needed
How to Add It: Pour around perimeter of pool water
Pool Perfect
When to Use It: Weekly
How to Add It: Pour Pool Perfect directly into skimmer
For more information and other water care products for your Swimming Pool, visit our website at http://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca
