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Pool Care
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5 Keys to Pool Care Basics |
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Circulation |
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The more your water is in motion, the harder it is for
bacteria and algae to take hold. Maximize your sanitizers efficiency by
circulating your pool water. |
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Filtration |
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Your filter removes both visible debris and most microscopic
matter. Check the manufacturer's guidelines on backwashing-a process that
removes material trapped on or in the filter media. Chemically cleaning your
media at least twice a season will remove oils and deeply embedded debris.
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Cleaning |
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Algae and bacteria can begin to grow in areas that have
little or no circulation. At least once a week, brush and vacuum the walls
and floor of your swimming pool. Brushing is a must, even if you have an
automatic cleaner or in-floor circulation and cleaning system. |
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Testing |
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Certain pool elements must be regularly measured and
adjusted, including active sanitizer (free available chlorine), total
alkalinity and calcium hardness among others. Most important are pH and the
level of sanitizer -both should be test weekly. You should take a water
sample to Pools of Fun when you open and close your pool and at least once a
month during the season. |
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Chemistry |
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Make sure you apply the right products to your pool water at
the right time. A Pools of Fun retail associate can give you precise
instructions on what to do. |
Vacation Maintenance
While your away, your unattended pool
collects debris and bacteria that can upset water balance. Before you pack your
bags, contact your local Pools of Fun store for your specific maintenance plan. After you return, take a water sample in
to assure your pool is properly balanced and ready for swimming.
BioGuard®
3-Step Program-Ideal for your Pools of Fun Inground Pool
| Step 1: Sanitize with Silk Tabs™ or
Silk Sticks™ |
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This product stays in the water to kill bacteria on a
continual basis and can be dispensed through the skimmer, floater, or with
an automatic chlorinator. |
| Step 2: Oxidize/ Shock with Burn Out™
35 |
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Apply Burn Out® 35
weekly or every two weeks (depends upon dose) to destroy organic
contaminants found in pool water. |
| Step 3: Prevent Algae with Back Up®
or Algae All 60® |
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Stop it before it starts. Back up is a broad spectrum algae
preventative that becomes more active as water temperature increases. For
pools with attached spas, fountains, water features or jetted returns we
recommend Algae All 60® for algae
prevention without foaming. |
BioGuard®
Once-A-Week 3-Step Program -Ideal for Above Ground Pools
| Step 1: Sanitize with Smart Sticks®
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Smart sticks will kill bacteria on a continual basis and can
be dispensed through the skimmer, floater, or with an automatic chlorinator.
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| Step 2: Oxidize/ Shock with Smart
Shock® |
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Apply Smart Shock®
weekly. It acts as a buffer, oxidizer, shock, and clarifier. Its special
blue algaecide crystals kill and suppress algae. Better still, swimmers can
re-enter the pool in as little as 15 minutes after treatment. |
| Step 3: Prevent Algae with Back Up®
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Stop it before it starts. Back up is a broad spectrum algae
preventative that becomes more active as water temperature increases. |
Opening Your Pool
| Step 1: Remove Pool Cover |
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If you use a solid cover, drain off the water - but not into
the pool. Sweep the cover and clean it with BioGuard Stow Away to prevent
sticking and unpleasant odors. |
| Step 2: Fill the Pool |
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Your pool must be filled to the middle of the skimmer
opening to properly circulate. |
| Step 3:Check your pump, skimmer
basket, and filter |
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Make sure all equipment is clean and in working order. Start
the circulation system and remove debris from the pool. For scale build up,
use BioGuard Kleen-It.® |
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Water Sample |
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Circulate the water 24 to 48 hours before taking a water
sample into your local Pools of Fun
store for a free analysis. |
Water Chemistry Scale
| Free Chlorine Residual |
1.0-3.0 ppm |
| pH |
7.4-7.6 |
| Total Alkalinity |
125-150 ppm |
| Calcium Hardness |
175-225ppm (Plaster Pools -200-275pmm) |
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