Spring has sprung – summer is near, time to get your pool into gear!

You can feel the warmth in the air, our sunny days are glorious, although the nights are still nippy. Now is the time to start waking your pool from its winter hibernation.

What do you need to do to ensure your pool wakes like sleeping beauty and not like the swamp monster? Here’s a list to make it easy for you :

1. TEST YOUR WATER – bring a sample in store or book an onsite service. As the water gets warmer it important to ensure it is balanced to help prevent it from going green, and to ensure its safe and ready to use;
2. EMPTY YOUR BASKETS – check to ensure there are no splits/holes. We keep a large stock of skimmer baskets;
3. CLEAN YOUR FILTER – Backwash & rinse your filter (or wash your cartridge). Now is a great time to carry out a deep clean of your pool filter – with Filter Clean & Degrease, to help ensure your filter is operating at its best (come in store for a free ‘cheat’ sheet on how to do this);
4. CHECK YOUR CHLORINATING CELL – it may need cleaning. If the build up is stubborn, use a diluted acid solution or Saf-t-cell Cleaner, and be sure to add Aquashield to help protect your cell and reduce/soften future build up, making your job easier.
5. BROOM THE POOL SURFACES – Biofilm and algae loves living on pool surfaces (ie. walls, steps, ledges and floor). Given your pool has been in winter ‘hibernation’, water circulation and surface brushing has been minimal – we strongly recommend giving your pool walls and floor a good broom – or if you have a Dolphin Robotic Pool Cleaner – pop it in and let it do it for you! If you have been thinking about a Dolphin but haven’t taken the ‘plunge’ – call us or come in store to learn how awesome they are and why you need one!
6. TURN YOUR SOLAR HEATING ON – BUT be sure to check your roof for leaks! If you can’t see the matting on your roof – listen at the downpipes to see if you can hear water trickling. If you have a leak and need us to repair it for you – book an onsite visit by clicking HERE.
7. PUT YOUR POOL COVER ON – the purpose of a pool cover is to gain and retain heat (no – its not to keep the leaves out lol), a good pool cover can add up to 6-8 degrees on a warm sunny day (if your pool is in the sun) and help retain it over night, meaning your pool will be warmer sooner! If you don’t have a pool cover CONTACT US for a free quote.
8. ADJUST THE PUMP RUNNING TIME AND CHLORINE OUTPUT – As the weather warms up, the pool water gets warmer and (hopefully!) the pool will be getting more use, so the chlorinator run times and output levels need to be adjusted accordingly. When we test your water we will be able to recommend some suitable settings for your pool – taking into consideration your current water test results.
9. START PLANNING YOUR POOL SIDE FUN!

If you have any questions regarding ‘waking’ your pool from its winter slumber or if you would like to book an on-site service for us to do it for you – you can book HERE or phone 64950950.We look forward to a great summer season – helping you to Swim More and Work Less!