Maintaining a healthy pool

With more of us focusing on our mental and physical wellbeing, you may well be considering adding a swimming pool to your ‘at-home entertainment offering’. If so, you may be wondering what is involved in maintaining this new source of fun and fitness for you, your family and friends.

Monitor the chemical and PH levels

Key to maintaining a ‘healthy pool’ is the need to monitor the chemical and PH levels of the water, which your pol service engineer can help you with. You can simplify the process of dosing your pool with an automatic chemical dosing system. Employing smart technology, these pieces of kit afford 24/7 stability of the chemical balance of the pool and help minimise the chances of running into issues with algae, staining, and discolouration.

Ensure the water has good circulation

The circulation of water within the pool is a key part of ensuring that there are no ‘dead zones’ where bacteria and dirty water can flourish. The simple repositioning of the water jets, usually so that they point downwards, can usually help ensure that there are no such dead zones.

Maintain and clean your filters

You will also need to keep your skimmer basket and filters clean and remove debris from the pool. Occasional vacuuming of the pool floor can actually be a relaxing, therapeutic task. If you also keep the sides of the pool clean, it will help break up microbes, and help reduce the workload of the filters. A pool cover on an outdoor pool will help keep your pool clean and will also conserve heat and reduce water loss due to evaporation. And, as with any other paved or concrete areas of your garden, there will be the occasional need to get the pressure washer out of the shed to get your pool area sparkling like new.

Check your water levels

You will also need to check that the water level is maintained, as insufficient water in the pool can mean that the level does not reach the filters, which in turn means that the pool will not be cleaned properly. With time the water will turn cloudy, and algal bloom will develop. One trick that can help, if no other way of measuring the level is available, is to use ‘the bucket test’. This involves sitting a bucket partially out of the water, on a step in your pool, and filling it with water to match the level of the pool and checking the relative levels after 24 hours have passed. Any excessive change could be due to a leak or humidity issue. Your swimming pool engineer will be able to help you address any issues.

Regular servicing will help keep your plantroom equipment, which includes pumps and filters, working at its optimum level. In this way your pool engineer can keep on top of the maintenance of your pool and nip any problems in the bud, and ensure that it is ready for you, your family, and friends to enjoy.

Get in touch

At London Swimming Pool Company we specialise in swimming pool maintenance, servicing and refurbishment, so if you have a pool that’s in need of regular maintenance or a facelift, contact us for an initial discussion – there’s no substitute for expert advice.