How to set-up our pool

If we have not kept our removable pool during the winter, chances are we have chosen to cover the pool with a winter cover and carry out a chemical treatment background for winter.

In the absence of light and low winter temperatures, algae and other microorganisms are not played as often, so it is likely that water from a covered pool has been preserved quite well. Still, we must check if it is cloudy (% of suspended particles), pH and the concentration of chlorine.

We can use fast dissolving granulated chlorine. After checking the pH levels, most likely we will not have to add anything to the water. If the pH was not in the recommended levels between 7.2 and 7.6, we use pH reducer or increaser.

If we have a (totally recommended) chlorinator, only we have to worry about checking the level of salt in water and add salt to the water.

It is also highly recommended to perform the tuning of a removable pool apply liquid flocculant, because what will get suspended particles precipitate in the bottom of the pool. After applying the flocculant, we will launch the pool filter for several hours. Once the particles have precipitated, pass the vacuum cleaner and then again we will launch the filter.

The first weeks of summer or late spring, depending on the geographic area, may be still cold and the pool water is may not be at a comfortable temperature. There are very economical water heaters (from € 99) Electrical highly recommended for above ground pools small and medium measure.

We also find a wide range of solar heaters that works by passing the water circuit filtered by a blanket or coil plastic usually black color that is heated by the sun's rays and passing the water through it recedes heat, so that we can increase a few degrees the temperature of the pool water.

If the pool is large, the best choice is a heat pump.

If we decide to use a heater for the pool, it is essential to make good use of the covers. If the pool is uncovered, the evaporation surface is very large and the convection heat will be lost quickly. To avoid heat loss, it is essential to use a blanket. The standard covers reduce heat loss in part, but its use is most recommended to prevent contaminating particles are deposited in the pool water, reducing ...

Now that the season begins, it is good to ask whether we should acquire a tool to help us in maintaining the pool. The use of cleaners has increased greatly in recent years. The wide range (cleaner manual, hydraulic, electrical, robots, etc.) has made cleaner models have adjusted to each type of pool and all budgets.

Cleaners have very low prices that give very good results in small and medium-sized pools. It is important to think that with a good cleaner and the use of cover, the operating hours of the filter is much reduced and the life of all elements of the pool will increase, in addition to the feeling of comfort to enjoy crystal clear water.