Common Swimming Pool Mistakes Made During Winter

Common Swimming Pool Mistakes Made During Winter

Did you brush your pool? One of the things that people conveniently forget to do when winterising their pool is to brush all the surfaces thoroughly before closing. Why? Aside from the obvious issue that algae clings to pool surfaces like koala bears sticking to trees, non-organic contaminants that aren’t thoroughly brushed off and left there over the winter can leave permanent stains.

Not checking chemical levels Winterising pools in Australia isn’t a one time thing. Meaning, you can’t balance your pool once and expect it to hold during the winter months. At the very least, you should check your pool chemical levels and do small adjustments every two weeks. Don’t worry too much though, since the pool isn’t being used much over the winter months, the adjustments will be very small and it shouldn’t take too much of your time to do.

Not checking your filters during winter Just like your chemical levels and water levels, many people neglect to check their filters over the winter. Don’t worry though, no need to keep opening up your filters to check. Just take a look at the pressure gauges and if the pressure is still within range then there’s nothing to do. If they’re above the recommended pressure readings then a quick backwash if you have a sand filter fill do.

Leaving pool equipment in the pool over winter While all of the equipment sold on Mr Pool Man are designed to withstand the elements and pool chemicals, they’re not designed to be left in the pool for months at a time! If you don’t plan on using your pool equipment and cleaning tools over the winter, then give them a good rinse with tapwater, allow them to dry, and store them somewhere away from the elements.

Not monitoring your water levels during winter If you don’t have a pool cover and you’re not monitoring your pool water levels because it’s cool / cold outside then you may run into troubles. Then the best option for hands- free water levelling is to install an automatic water leveler for your pool! It’s cheap, it’s easy to install, and the best thing is, if you order it from Mr Pool Man’s online shop, you can get it delivered straight to your doorstep in just a couple of days!

Our aim is to provide you with quality pool supplies at competitive prices and make the process simple and hassle free. Allstar Poolparts has a great range of pool supplies including pumps, filters, chlorinators and cleaners. www.allstarpoolparts.com.au 07 5511 2300 www.instagram.com/allstar_poolparts