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water will be soft, comfortable and the chlorine most effective. If the pH reading goes
below 7.2 add soda ash. If the pH reading goes over 7.6 add sodium bisulfate.
An acid condition will cause rapid consumption of the chlorine, irritation of eyes
and skin and will corrode the pool equipment. On the other hand a higher degree
of alkalinity will slow down the chlorine action of killing bacteria and algae,
make the water cloudy and diminish its freshness. A higher than pH 7.8 alkaline
condition of the water will cause stiffness, brittleness, and considerable shrinkage of
the liner. Since the chlorine compound is basically alkaline, the continuous use of it
will increase the alkalinity of the water.
At the beginning of the season treat your pool water with a water conditioner to pre-
vent the building up of a high degree of alkalinity. Some algae and bacteria become
immune to low chlorine concentration, therefore, every two weeks the pool should be
super-chlorinated (shock treatment) with about double or even triple the normal dos-
age of chlorine. Do not use the pool after shock treatment for at least 12 hours, then
check chlorine content and pH and make sure both are in the right balance.
At the start of the season use algaecides to prevent growing of algae and add it
regularly to reduce chlorine requirements.
Hard water: high content of minerals or iron in the water - often found in well water -
will react with chlorine lowering its action. By adding alum powder (turn off the filter
during this process) coagulated particles will settle to the bottom and the water will
become soft. Do not use the pool for 24-48 hours, then turn on the filter, vacuum and
check pH and chlorine content. (Replace the filter element).
IMPORTANT HINTS:
Follow the label directions of the manufacturer when using chemicals. However, the
real chemical balance depends on various factors such as volume of pool water, tem-
perature, exposure to sun, dirt and number of swimmers. Therefore, make sure the
reading for
chlorine is always 0.3 to 0.6 p.p.m and the pH 7.2 to 7.6
Check the chlorine and pH every evening, when nobody is in the pool and adjust ac-
cording to reading the necessary amount of chemicals. Before using the pool the next
day check again to make sure the water has the right chemical
balance. A strong chlorine smell above the pool water indicates evaporation of chlo-
rine. More chlorine should be added to the water. Be sure to check pH level again.
All chemicals must be dissolved thoroughly. Improperly dissolved chemicals may
cloud the water, shorten the filter cycle and damage the liner. A proper pH and the cor-
rect chlorine content of the pool water are essential for the protection of all metal parts.
Keep filter running when adding diluted chemicals.
PREVENT DROWNING. NEVER SWIM ALONE.
WATCH CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES.
KEEP A 4 FT. CLEAR SPACE AROUND POOL FREE OF ANY OBJECTS
THAT MAY PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE POOL