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CLEANING THE POOL FLOOR
Cleaning the
pool floor will require the use of a Pool Vacuum
System, this is usualy supplied with the pool and
consists of:
Vacuum
Head - Flexible Roller or Brush
Type.
Vacuum
Handle - To connect to the Vacuum Head
usually Telescopic.
Vacuum
Hose
- A flexible hose with cuffs on each end to connect
to the Vacuum Head on one end and the Skimmer Box
on the other.
The Vacuum
Hose must be long enough to go from the Skimmer Box
to the furthest pool floor point.
The hose
would normally be 38mm for inground pools and 32mm
for above ground pools.
Vacuum
Plate
- In
the Skimmer Box or other connection in the
pool.
NOTE:
Before starting to vacuum, remember the following:
1. Make
sure the FILTER is clean before vacuuming (see
backwashing)
2. Make
sure the floor isn't exceptionally dirty.(vacuum to
waste)
The Vacuum
Head must be connected to the handle and the hose
and then placed on the bottom of the pool and the
hose filled with water before connecting to the
Skimmer Box.
Place the
open end of the hose over the return to pool
fitting and use the returning water to force the
air from the hose.
Now connect
the hose to the Skimmer Box Vacuum Plate.
Move the
Vacuum head across the pool floor removing all
loose debri.
NOTE:
Avoid large leaves or twigs, use a Leaf Net to
remove these.
It may be
necessary to switch off the pump to be able to
remove the Vacuum Hose and or plate from the
Skimmer Box.
NOTE:
Never lift the Vacuum Head from the pool before
disconnecting the Vacuum Hose from the Skimmer Box.
If your
questions are not answered in this section please
fill out this on-line Pool Help
Request Form for a quick answer!
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CLEANING THE POOL WALLS
Most people
dont realise that deposits of mineral and organic
matter build up on the walls of pools and must be
removed regularly to stop the chance of algae
bacteria or virus growing in the pool.
Clean the
walls regularily with the vacuum or use a Pool
Broom the day before you intend to vacuum the
floor.
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questions are not answered in this section please
fill out this on-line Pool Help
Request Form for a quick answer!
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CLEANING THE TILE
LINE
The area where the water
level sits is a great one for the deposit of
minerals, oils & lotions. All of these can
harbour algae & bacteria & look dirty.
Clean using a specially
formulated swimming pool tile cleaner.
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questions are not answered in this section please
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CLEANING SPECIAL
FINISHES
Many people have one of two
finishes on there pool which may need special
attention:
Marble Sheen or Marcite
Finishes - Require
that they be brushed very regurarly to stop the
deposit of minerals, also the pH level and
alkalinity level should not be allowed to go to
high other wise the mineral deposit problem will
occur. If the pH and alkalinity levels are allowed
to go too low, the water could eat the finish off
the wall
Pebble Finish
Pools - These require
regular brushing of the walls to eliminate the
build up of debri between the pebbles. Brush
Weekly.
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CLEANING THE POOL
SURROUND
Most people forget that most
aglae which grows in the pool comes from the
pathways and gardens around the pool.
Keep greenery cut back from
the pool edge and from the paths. This will reduce
the growth of algae which can harbour bacteria and
which causes slipperyness on the paths around the
pool.
If necessary use a mix of one
part liquid chlorine (1litre)(2pints) to (10litres)
(2.5 gallons) water to broom across any slippery
areas. Leave for 10 minutes to work and then flush
off with large amounts of water. (wear protective
clothes)
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