In order for the pool water to be in good condition throughout the year, it is necessary to follow a preventive maintenance plan to avoid future setbacks.
Periodic controls must be carried out that include regulating chlorine, pH and phosphates to prevent microorganisms or algae, control scale and organic matter.
To maintain greater safety and hygiene in your bathrooms and more economical and sustainable, the pool requires dedication throughout the year.
Advantages of preventive maintenance
- Prevent unwanted odors
- The development of algae in the pool water is prevented.
- The pool is kept clean.
- It’s more sustainable, since you don’t use as much water for shock treatments.
- You prevent the proliferation of bacteria and microorganisms.
- You reduce unexpected costs.
It is better to carry out preventive pool maintenance than corrective maintenance if you want to prevent unexpected costs.
What happens if you don’t take care of the pool
- Cloudy water appears.
- Organic matter is deposited on the surface and bottom of the pool.
- Green water appears (due to algae)
- With dirt there are bacteria that can affect respiratory, gastrointestinal and dermatological levels.
What to do for preventive pool maintenance
- Clean the surface of the water with a leaf picker.
- Clean the walls, stairs and bottom once a week with a brush or pool cleaner.
- Clean the filter of impurities that can clog it.
- Use professional and quality chemical products for swimming pools.
Correct parameters for pool water
- The amount of chlorine must range between 0.5 and 2 ppm.
- The total alkalinity of the water should be between 80 and 120 ppm. If it is kept between these we will see that it is easier to maintain an adequate pH level)
- The temperature should be 25ºC so there is no excessive development of microorganisms.
- The amount of dissolved calcium in the water should be between 200 and 1000 ppm.
- The pH level should range between 7.2 and 7.4. Por encima de 8 puede ser perjudicial para la piel.
- The water must be free of organic matter (leaves, soil, pollen, etc.)
If the pool is in a hotel or SPA, adequate preventive maintenance of the pool is essential.
Every 4 hours of use:
- Check the pH level of water.
- Check the temperature of the water.
- Controls the level of chlorine and bromine.
Daily:
- Check the water level.
- Removes impurities and debris.
Biweekly:
- Vacuum the pool.
- Clean the water line.
Weekly:
- Check alkalinity levels.
- Clean the filters.
- Check levels of heavy metals and cyanuric acid.
- Do a bacteriological analysis.
