- Pools and spas should only need topping up occasionally and, in a drought, try to keep this to a minimum.
- Keep the water level half way up the skimmer box. Over-filling or under-filling reduces the efficiency of the skimmer box and that can lead to contamination of the water.
- Always maintain the correct chemical balance. Pool and spa water is only wasted when it becomes contaminated and has to be drained away and replaced.
- If you’re uncertain about chemical balance or sanitiser levels, take a water sample to your nearest pool shop or call in a pool service technician.
- It’s crucial to keep the filter running regularly, up to eight hours a day in summer, and for a few hours a day in winter.
- Regular manual cleaning of the pool, skimmer box and other collection points will reduce the load on the filter. That in turn will reduce the need to backwash.
- Keep all animals out of the pool.
- If you have a sand or DE filter, consult your owner’s manual and keep backwashing to the minimum level recommended. Stop as soon as the water looks clean in the sight glass.
- If you have a cartridges filter, clean it with a chemical cartridge cleaner instead of using the hose.
- If you think your pool may have a slow leak, contact your pool shop. They’ll advise you on a simple way to check for leaks using a bucket and a marker pen.
- Have all your pool equipment and plumbing checked for leaks. In just one year, a steady dribble can waste the entire volume of water in an average pool.
- Ensure that each piece of pool equipment is working correctly. Inefficient equipment can waste water.
- Outdoor pools and spas collect rainwater. This can overfill a pool, so bucket or siphon the excess to areas not touched by the rain, like plants under eaves or larger trees.
- When it’s not in use, put a pool cover on the pool to stop evaporation.
- Have a qualified plumber conduct a water audit of your home. Just one flow control valve on the main shower could save as much water as your pool uses in a year — and still give you a great shower.
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Outdoor Living | Issue 5 — February and March 2009
Outdoor Living | Issue 5 — February and March 2009
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