Is your Pool Summer Ready?

Most of you would have done these Summer checks and start up a few times before, however, it's always good to refresh your skills. If you've already been through our 'Spring Check-Up Pool Tips' you're ahead of the game.. read on below to see our 5 part Summer startup checklist.

1. Always start with your water balance

You can test some of your levels at home, however, at this time of the year, it's best to get us to test all the water balances, including Stabiliser, Calcium, and Phosphates.

When the water is warmer and starting to be used more, these extra tests can help identify any problem areas before they become an issue.

2. Increase your running time

The average pool size is approximately 50,000lts and it takes a single speed pool pump around 6 hours to turn all that water over once, however, different pool and pump sizes will affect these figures.

To survive without issue, we suggest running the pump at least 8 hrs per day in Summer to ensure the water is filtered and chlorinated sufficiently. Leading into summer from August-October, the average size pool will still need to run approx 6 hours/day.

*If you currently have an energy-efficient variable speed pool pump, the running times will need to be set longer.

3. Check your cleaning equipment 

As you'll be starting to use, and be around the pool area more, it's very important that your pool equipment is in good working order. Leaf rakes, pool brooms, telepoles, and skimmer baskets are quick and easy things to check and easy to replace if necessary. 

Check that your pool pump, filter, and chlorinator are all in good working order and there are no leaks.

Backwash/clean your filter, empty the pump & skimmer baskets, then check the chlorinator cell is clean & producing at least 80% when turned all the way up.

4. Check the safety of your pool

Check that your CPR sign is clearly visible from the pool area and the writing is easy to read. The sun can fade the signs making it hard to read in an emergency. CPR signs are easy to neglect, though should you ever need it, you'll be grateful you checked it!

Check your gates are self-closing and latch from all distances, especially if you have little legs running around the yard. Also, move any climbing objects away from the fence line so as they cannot be used to climb over the fence.

5. Make sure you use the pool

After making sure it is safe to use, give some time to enjoy all your hard work!