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Top 5 mistakes pool owners are

When the weather warms up there is no better place to cool off and relax as your own pool. However, the possession of a pool is a little bit like owning a boat. They are great fun to own, but they require little maintenance scheduled to continue to function correctly.

There are certain things every pool owner must do on a regular basis just to keep your pool operating under optimal conditions. And while you may be tempted to skip a maintenance problem long time – sooner or later, you can find your pool does not work correctly. Or worse, you may face a big repair bill to fix it!

Top 5 Pool the most common mistakes owners make:

1. Do not run your pump long enough. The operation of your pump is essential for the functioning of almost everything else related to the pool from your filter, heating, cleaning Automatic pool chlorinator and will only work if your pump is operating efficiently. A good tank pump has two speeds and we recommend that you run IT 24-7.
2. Not maintaining the proper water level in your pool. When the water level in your pool is at or near the bottom of your line of tiles in your pool, the pump starts sucking air (instead of water) in your circulation system. This causes the pump to lose its "prime". When the pump loses its prime minister, the more water is moving through circulation system and none of your work equipment.

CAUTION: The water inside your box of the pump can reach over 200 degrees if the pump operates for a period of time without premium. "The heat and the steam generated can melt the pipes, fittings, and your pump. If you open the pump filter, boiling water can spray with results disastrous! Never open the filter housing on the pump even if you think that this condition could exist. Stop pump and wait for the water to cool before opening the filter housing of the pump.

1. Do not add chemicals to adjust pH water pool. salt chlorination increases the pH of your water. If you do not add enough acid muratic of your pool on a weekly basis, Develop YOUR SCALE. Scale appear as white streaks on your cast and inlaid pool. This will particularly troublesome on plaster pools of color.
2. Do not regularly clean your equipment. Your pool is constructed with equipment specially designed such that the filter basket of the pump, chlorinator cell and filter elements. And without a maintenance Regular dysfunction and these parts will eventually need to be replaced. In addition, these procedures are considered maintenance normal for you to achieve and are not part of your warranty.

For example, if your pump basket is not cleaned regularly, and re-inserted correctly, the debris will clog the impeller and the pump will not perform adequately. Or if you neglect your chlorinator cell it can become encrusted with calcium and other minerals dissolved in water, the chlorinator is not working. And if your filter is dirty elements, it becomes more difficult for water to pass through and eventually shut down your entire system!

1. No test your water. This is one of the golden rules "of the property pool – you can not determine the state your pool water just by looking. Of course, if your water is cloudy or green, it certainly needs attention. But did you know that your water may be hazardous to your health, even if it "Looks" good?

Weekly testing of your water, followed by testing all monthly by your local pool store Chemical is the only way to keep your water up. A little time and money spent on chemicals adjustment can save you a lot of money in the long term.

About the Author

Charles Elfert is the President of Pleasure Aquatech Pools – a New Orleans pool company since 1994. Pleasure Pools designs and builds custom pools as well as helping pool owners maintain their pools through education and teaching.

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