Pool Water Maintenance
To ensure your swimming pool water is good quality, crystal clear, and hygienic.
Regular maintenance of your pool water is essential. Pool water maintenance is based on 4 main factors for healthy water:
1. Water Balance | 2. Water Disinfection | 3. Algae Prevention | 4. Flocculation
1. Water Balance
WHY?
pH Regulation or water balance is the basis of pool water maintenance. It is the first step to clean pool water and optimal bathing comfort. The ideal pH value is between 7.0 and 7.4.
If the pH value is outside the recommended range, this can lead to skin and eye irritation as well as damage to built-in parts.
All further maintenance steps are also less efficient. Inseparably linked to the adjustment of the pH value is the adjustment of the carbonate hardness or also alkalinity (TA value).
An unstable pH value can be caused by a low alkalinity (TA value below 80 mg/l).
A well adjusted TA value, therefore, prevents fluctuations in the pH value and ensures a stable water balance.
WHEN?
If the pH is outside the recommended range of 7.0 - 7.4*, and the TA is below 80 mg/l. Check the pH at least once a week. *7.0-7.6 when maintained with bromine.
RELATED PRODUCTS
pH Minus
pH-Minus granules lower the pH-value of the water and are dosed directly into the water if the pH-value is too high (above 7.4).
- For all filter types
- For all pool sizes
- Where: directly into the water
- When: when required
- Dosage: 100 g per 10 m³ to lower the pH-value by 0.1
pH Plus
pH-Plus granules raise the pH-value of the water and are dosed directly into the water when the pH-value is below 7.0.
- For all filter types
- For all pool sizes
- Where: directly into the water
- When: when required
- Dosage: 100 g per 10 m³ to increase the pH-value by 0.1
2. Water Disinfection
WHY?
In addition to balancing the water, water disinfection is an essential step in pool maintenance to remove contaminants such as bacteria and microorganisms from the water. Without the addition of a disinfectant, the water will very quickly become cloudy and unsightly, and swimming will no longer be safe.
Disinfection with chlorine is the best-known method. However, there are alternative methods such as disinfection with active oxygen or bromine.
The pool water must be continuously disinfected throughout the swimming season. If there are problems (algae, cloudiness, slippery deposits), perform shock disinfection. Keep the chlorine content always between 0.5 and 1 mg / l.
RELATED PRODUCTS
Chlorine Granules
70%* available chlorine content. A choice of regular de-dusted and Easiflo® options are available. The built-in scale inhibitor of the Easiflo® product helps reduce maintenance frequency by calcium carbonate formation on the internal parts of feeding equipment
- For all filter types
- For all pool sizes
- Where: dosed using automatic dosing units
- When: when required
- Dosage: dosed directly or via daily preparation pump and tank systems
Chlorine Briquettes
70%* available chlorine content. Unique 7g 'pillow shaped' briquette ensures great efficiency with minimal wastage. The specific shape limits them from stacking together which would lead to inconsistent dissolving and unreliable chlorination.
- For all filter types
- For all pool sizes
- Where: dosed using automatic dosing units
- When: when required
- Dosage: dosed via a dedicated feeder
Chlorine Tablets
Slow-dissolving 250 g chlorine tablet containing 92% active substance. A reliable and high performance product for pool water care.
- For all filter types
- For pool sizes above 20 m³
- Where: in the skimmer
- When: every 7 to 10 days
- Dosage: 1 tablet per 30 m³
Liquid Chlorine
Sodium Hypochlorite, liquid chlorine used as a sanitiser in swimming pools. Also to be used as a shock treatment for pools when chlorine levels are very low.
- For all filter types
- For all pool sizes
- Where: dosed using automatic dosing units
- When: when required
- Dosage: automatically
3. Algae Prevention
WHY?
Even continuous water disinfection is not always enough to prevent the spread of algae in the pool. Therefore, prevention is necessary to prevent or slow down the growth of algae. Algae can spread very quickly via spores carried into the pool by the wind, and encourages the growth of bacteria and fungi. In addition, slippery algae coverings can cause accidents.
WHEN?
Add an algaecide to the pool water on a regular basis to prevent algae formation, especially during sunlight and heat, as these are particularly conducive to growth. The formation of algae is much easier and cheaper to prevent by preventive measures than to have to remove them later laboriously from the pool again.
RELATED PRODUCTS
Long Life Algaecide
Long life pool algaecide which will prevent algae growth for up to 6 months. Ideal for spring open up and both summer and winter maintenance.
- For all filter types
- For all pool sizes
- Where: directly into the water
- When: weekly
- Dosage: 50ml per 10m³
Algaecide Non Foaming
Concentrated, non-foaming liquid algaecide for the prevention of algae growth. Ideal for pools with counter-current systems or water attractions.
- For all filter types
- For all pool sizes
- Where: directly into the water
- When: weekly
- Dosage: 250ml - 500ml per 10m³
4. Flocculation
WHY?
Flocculation ensures crystal clear water in your pool. Cloudy water is a phenomenon that occurs in every pool at some point. The tiny particles suspended in the water are responsible for this. Most filters are not able to filter out these very fine particles. The result: the water becomes turbid. By the flocculant these finest particles are summarized and wrapped up in a "flake", and are thereby enlarged and made filterable. They are then finally and effectively removed from the filter during the next backwash.
WHEN?
Continuously, throughout the swimming season. The use of a flocculant is recommended only for sand or glass filters. For pools with cartridge filters, we recommend the use of a clarifier.
RELATED PRODUCTS
Liquid Flocculant
Liquid concentrate with a clarifying effect for the continuous removal of the smallest particles in the water. Can also be used with cartridge filters.
- For all filter types
- For all pool sizes
- Where: directly into the water
- When: weekly
- Dosage: 10ml per 10m³
Clarifier Tablets
Helps create crystal clear water. Improves sand filter efficiency. Compatible with all pool sanitisers.
- For all filter types
- For all pool sizes
- Where: directly into the water
- When: weekly
- Dosage: 1 tablet per 10m³