Brown swimming pool water is usually a sign of high iron content. Pool water might suddenly turn brown after adding chlorine or muriatic acid, as it causes the iron to oxidize and basically becomes rust. Fix this problem by shocking the pool with a non-chlorine-based shocker, then scrub all the surfaces with a brush. Now,…
Proper filtration of your pool water is essential, not only to the appearance of your pool but also to the health and safety of your swimmers. Having said that, what will actually happen if you simply don’t backwash your pool? Increased water pressure strains the pump, eventually damaging it. Water can’t travel freely through the…
Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to algae and bacteria outbreaks in your pool. The only way to prevent this from happening is to check and maintain your chemical levels at the correct levels. How often should you test your pool water though? You should test your pool water at least once…
You might not even know that your pump is running dry. This can slowly start to happen over a long period. Your pump may have been running dry when you start to notice signs such as water leaking, loose covers or the pump is tripping the electrical distribution board. If you leave your pool pump…
Swimming in an ice-cold pool is no fun, especially if you just want to float around and chill out. Having said that, it is rumored that dark pools are hotter all year round. But is that really true? Physics calculations on an average size pool show an increase of about 5.5 Degrees Celcius or 41.9…
Your pool maintenance routine can get quite complicated, and backwashing is one of those tricky tasks. One of the most prominent questions I get is how often a pool should be backwashed. You should backwash and rinse your filter about once a week. You will want to backwash the filter immediately after vacuuming your pool….
Diving headfirst into a random pool can be very dangerous. However, if you want to make your own pool safe for diving, you will want to make sure it is deep enough to “take the plunge” safely. For head-first diving from the pool deck or edge, the recommended minimum depth is 9 feet. The Department…