A pool pump connected to a sand filter is an essential component for enjoying clean water for a long time. Without this kit, we won't be able to keep the pool water in impeccable condition. The pump must have the right capacity to do its job. It is assumed that a well-chosen pool filter pump should be able to pump all the water inside the pool four times in 24 hours. The pump should have a 'reserve' of power to make it more efficient. A pump that is too weak will be worse at removing contaminants from our pool.
The pump should be connected to a sand filter, this is what will clean the water. Sand is ideal for retaining all impurities. It can be replaced by another filter bed, such as filter glass or diatomaceous earth. The filter must also be chosen to suit the size of the pool. Too small will make filtration ineffective and too large will choke the pump.
The filter pump should run a MINIMUM of 8 hours per day, but we recommend extending the filtration time.
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Filtration alone is not enough to keep the pool water perfectly clean. It needs to be disinfected regularly. The water - in which people bathe and various pollutants fall into it - is an ideal environment for the growth of micro-organisms, so disinfection is essential. The best method is chlorination. We recommend the use of multifunctional tablets, which contain multiple agents. These include, among others, chlorine, a pH regulator, an algaecide and a crystalliser. Its regular use guarantees clean pool water. Application is very simple, drop the correct amount recommended by the manufacturer into the dosing buoy or skimmer.
Some of the impurities in the water are very fine, the water becomes cloudy and the filtration cannot catch everything. There is also a solution for this. In addition to chlorination, coagulants should be used. These are special preparations that clump fine dirt into larger clusters. This makes it much easier for the sand filter to catch them and the water is crystal clear. The agent should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Remember to check the pH level of the water before applying any pool chemical. It must be between 7 and 7.4, otherwise the preparations will be ineffective. The pH value should be checked regularly, only the ideal parameters will keep it clean.
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For the perfect complement to filtration and the use of good-quality swimming pool chemicals. We have to add a mechanical cleaning of the basin. Not everything is captured by filtration. Floating leaves should be caught with a net. On the walls of the basin and on the bottom, there may be tarnish and sticky sediment. It should be cleaned with a brush. Pay particular attention to the water line. It is there that the most greasy sediments are deposited, which the swimmers in the pool bring with them. Usually these are leftover cosmetics and dirt from the body. There are special preparations and sponges to help clean the water line.
It is worth considering buying a manual or automatic pool vacuum cleaner. These are devices that facilitate and accelerate the cleaning of the pool. Moreover, they are much more accurate. Its principle of operation is identical to the classic version of the vacuum cleaner. However, this one also sucks water into the pool. Dirt is trapped in the filter and the purified water flows back into the pool. A vacuum cleaner is useful when the pool has a large area. We cannot forget one important rule. The unused pool is a covered pool. Solar foil or roller shutter not only keeps the water warm, but also protects against external contamination. Leaves, bird droppings, dust, etc. may fall into the pool water. The foil protects the tank and marginalizes the possibility of such contamination
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