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Pool Care Manual: The Filter

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DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (DE) FILTER. DE Filters use a soil from the bottom of the ocean with very fine and sharp edged granules.  . The idea is to charge, or cover, the grid inside the shell of the filter with the fine grained earth.  . Once you see the pressure sensor on your filter rise ten to fifteen pounds of pressure above normal system pressure, turn off all systems, turn valve to backwash, and turn on filter pump to flush filter.  . Here it is sucked into the filter and covers the grid.  . As the name ...

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Pool Care Manual: Your first 14 days

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Your first 14 days. From the moment construction of your swimming pool is complete and it is filled with water, the chemicals must be kept at their ideal levels.  . Most important is the chlorine concentration.  . Some type of chlorine (tablet, granular, or gas from a chlorine generator) must be added immediately to ensure the prevention of algae growth.  . In plaster pools, the water will be very cloudy for a week or more.  . There will be a time when the porous fresh plaster will have absorbed quite a ...

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Pool Care Manual: Water Circulation

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Properly adding chemicals to the pool water is just one step in the prevention of algae growth.  . Of equal importance is proper water circulation.  . This section explains the swimming pool circulation system and it's operation. The suction side of the system has two main components: the skimmer and the main drain.  . Water flows from the pool through each of these openings to the pump, and from there, proceeds through the filter and returns to the pool. Skimmer And Main Drain. The skimmer basket traps ...

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Pool Care Manual: Total alkalinity

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Total alkalinity is a measure of the total amount of dissolved particles in the water whose pH is higher than 7.0.  . For this definition, a particle is any object that does not break down completely when dissolved in water.  . Examples of particles include dirt, sand, and baking soda.  . Baking soda, unlike soda ash, does not break down completely, but instead remains as a compound and stays in the water for an extended period of time.  . See "Base" in section 3A above. 160;B TOTAL ALKALINITY TESTING.

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Pool Care Manual: February 2009

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From the moment your new swimming pool has been installed and filled with fresh water, proper care must be taken to ensure that algae or other organic contaminants do not accumulate.  . In addition to proper filtration and regular cleaning maintenance, the addition of chemicals is essential to keeping your pool sparkling clean.  . Each major chemical is defined in detail, along with the various testing and addition procedures, and some basic troubleshooting guides for common problems.  . The most common ...

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Pool Care Manual: Conditioner

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Conditioner is a chemical, which to a certain extent protects the chlorine from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.  . Since UV light is partly responsible for the degradation of chlorine in pool water, conditioner helps to keep chlorine in the water for longer periods of time.  . Conditioner is generally added once after the pool is filled with fresh water, but if an excessive amount of water has been lost due to backwashing or a leak, it is recommended to have the conditioner level tested. Unstabilized...

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Pool Care Manual: Algae

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Without proper chemical care, algae spores that enter the pool water from the air will multiply and become visible colonies.  . These colonies can take several forms and are identified by their colors.  . Of the many species of algae, only four are common in household swimming pools: green, yellow, pink and black. Without proper chemical care, algae spores that enter the pool water from the air will multiply and become visible colonies.  . A TYPES OF ALGAE. Yellow algae (also called mustard algae) are ac...

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Pool Care Manual: Brushing The Pool

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Even though most modern swimming pools are equipped with an automatic cleaning system, there is no substitute for a thorough brushing of the walls and bottom of the pool.  . The entire process usually only takes 10 minutes and is well worth the time and effort.  . Be sure to brush the pool while the pump is operating, and to cover the entire pool from the tile line to the main drain.  . If large amounts of debris were removed during this process, it is advisable to clean the filter afterward.

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Pool Care Manual: Skimming the Pool

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While vacuuming and brushing remove dirt and debris from the bottom of the pool, they do not remove the debris such as grass, leaves, and bugs which float on the water surface.  . The skimmer built into the pool deck usually removes this debris, but it can accumulate in large amounts and it may take the built-in skimmer an appreciable time to remove it.  . Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Water Hardness and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). Your first 14 days.

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Pool Care Manual: The Pump

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The pump is essentially the heart of the swimming pool's circulation system.  . It pulls water from the pool through the skimmer and main drain, pushes it through the filter, and returns it to the pool through the main returns.  . The pump itself consists of three components: The motor, impeller, and hair and lint trap.  . The motor is electric and uses either 110 or 220 volts and turns at 3,450 rpm.  . Connected to the end of the shaft of the motor is the impeller.  . Inside the hair and lint trap is a ...