To prevent staining & damage to linings & fittings
pH: 7.2 – 7.6 in marbelite pools or 7.0 – 7.2 in fiberglass pools. Test weekly
Chlorine: 1 – 3ppm. Test weekly
Total Alkalinity (TA): 80 – 120ppm. Test monthly
Stabiliser (cyanuric acid) < 50ppm . Test at least once per season
Copper/Iron: 0.
Test once per season
FILTER
Summer: 12 hours per night
Winter: 6-8 Hours per night
NB: Filtering hours may vary due to pool volume and pump/filter throughput
BACKWASH/RINSE
Backwash the filter every 2 weeks or when the automatic pool cleaner becomes sluggish
Backwash the filter for 2 minutes
Rinse the filter for 20 seconds
REMOVE DEBRIS
Clean pump and weir baskets weekly
Brush pool walls & floor weekly
SHOCK
To treat algae, discoloured water or due to extreme conditions ( i.e. extreme weather, high bather load, etc.)
Test and adjust pH
With pump running on filter setting
Add 3x normal dose of HTH® Granular+ or 1 bag of HTH® Shock It
Test & correct pH after 12 hours. Only enter pool water when chlorine level is <3ppm.