Filtration - Backwash
05 March 2015When? We should do a backwash once a week, after vacuuming and when the filter gauge exceeds 5 pounds of pressure at its normal operating pressure (around 20). Why? To clean dirt from the sand filter. ...
Water Issues
05 March 2015Water loss Check the vinyl liner for imperfections or any signs of wear. If necessary, patch a vinyl. Look for tears or separations around all fittings, skimmer, returns, cleaner line etc... Check the inside of the&n ...
Filter cleaning
05 March 2015How to clean your filter? Poolandspa.com realised a video of about 20 minutes explaining precisely how to clean your filter. The cleanup is realised with a chemical product applied on a D.E. filter. All the steps are taken. ...
What to do after the opening of the pool
05 March 2015What to do after a bronze package opening ? Let the filtration do his work for 24 hours Do a backwash Remove most of the leaves in the bottom of the pool using one draws Add powdered chlorine and algaecide to water in the evening Let the filtratio ...
Sanitizer
05 March 2015Bromine Sanitizer that has a low odour and is suitable for indoor and outdoor swimming pools, but is more commonly used for spas as it is heavier and evaporates less. Effec ...
Pump
05 March 2015Noisy pump The impeller might need lubrication or to be replace. Check the engine water inlet. Check the water inlet valves (main drain and skimmer) to be open. The noise migh ...
How to calculate the real power of a motor?
05 March 2015How to calculate the real power of a motor? To calculate the real power of a motor. You have to mulitply the motor's horse power (HP) by the service factor (SF). ...
Pool chemical produts list
05 March 2015Chemical products for the pool Granular chlorine 70% Granules of calcium hypochlorite for chlorination 70%. Economical source of unstabilized chlorine. Pellets 3'' - 200 gr. Chlorine tablets stabilized highly concent ...
Buying Guide - Heater
05 March 2015Solar blanket Price: Between $50 and $150. Installation on a roll: $75. Pros: No operating costs. It limits exchanges between water and air. Ideal for keeping the water temperature. ...
Water Quality Tests
05 March 2015Water Quality Tests Verify the water quality with indicator strips or drops. Follow directions given on the box. Test for free chlorine, combined and total. Also test pH at each maintenance. Do an alkanity test once per week. Test for calcium hardne ...
Safety - Swimming
05 March 2015Safety - Swimming General: -Every swimming, completely remove the solar blanket to prevent a swimmer gets stuck under it -Do not swim if there is thunder or lightning storms -Keep a buoyant aid and a pole near the pool -Never dive into an above g ...
Recommendations - Pool and spa
05 March 2015Recommendations - Pool and spa Open your pool as soon as possible (late April early May), after the ice has melted. Close your pool as late as possible (late October). Maintain your ideal chemical water to enjoy your pool without worry and without inc ...
Pool Backwash
05 March 2015Pool Backwash When? When the gauge of the filter exceeds 5 lbs of pressure, the normal pressure is around 20, once per week, after vacuuming. Why? To clean dirt from the sand filter. How? a) Stop the pump b) Put the filter set to "Back ...
Precautions for a swimming pool equipped with a salt system
05 March 2015Precautions for a swimming pool equipped with a salt system Be sure that all the equipment (pump, salt system, water heater) are on the ground Check the salt level displayed on the controller twice a week, never go below 2600 ppm and never exceed 3500 p ...
New tendancies in urban pool world
05 March 2015Two trends oppose themselves in urban pool world. The pond or the swimming pool. And not only because of the size of your backyard. Owners Deux tendances s’affrontent en milieu urbain. Le bassin ou la piscine de natation. Et pas seulement en fonction d ...
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