KPGNews Pool Care
Proper pool maintenance is your first line of defensein preventing most common problems. Following this easy
maintenance checklist should keep your
pool water crystal clear and trouble free.
To determine how much of each chemical you will need,
the first step is to determine the volume of your pool.
The following form represents an easy
method to calculate pool volume:
Rectangular Pools:
Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.5 = Total Gallons
Round Pools:
Diameter x Diameter x Average Depth x 5.9 = Total Gallons
Oval Pools:
Long Diameter x Short Diameter x Average Depth
x 6.7 =Total Gallons
Routine Maintenance
Twice a Week
1. Check and maintain pH levels at 7.2 - 7.62. Check and maintain free available chlorine at 1.0 - 3.0 ppm.
3. Empty skimmer baskets, clean tile or pool water at
water line with TVC Cleaner, and skim leaves, insects
and other floating debris from the pool surface.
Once a Week
1. Shock pool by adding 1lb.shock per 10,000 gallons.Additional shock may be needed after a rain storm,
heavy bather load, or exceptionally hot weather.
2. Add a maintenance dose of Algaecide to prevent algae growth.
3. Brush pool walls and vacuum pool floors.
Monthly
Take a water sample toNorth Shore Pool Doctor
for a complete water analysis.
Mid-Season
Clean your filter with Filter Cleaner to removeany oils and grease that may have accumulated on your filter.