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Cleaning your pool

The following are tips on clearning your pool.......

When preparing to open your pool for the season, clean all leaves and other debris off the cover before removing it.
Empty your skimmer baskets frequently. You'll help minimize the amount of leaves that end up on the bottom of your pool.
When cleaning the surface of your pool with a leaf net, work your way around the sides first, then clean from the middle of the pool to the sides.
Empty your leaf net occasionally when cleaning your pool's surface. Otherwise, the net's contents may accidentally end up back in the pool.
Keep the trees and shrubs around your pool trimmed back to minimize the amount of leaves and debris that end up in the pool.

When opening your pool at the beginning of the season, run your filter around the clock until the water is completely clear.
If your pool water appears green or has an unpleasant odor, the problem is probably caused by algae. Test for proper chlorine level, and consult a pool professional if the problem persists.
Keep your filter, pump, lint trap and skimmer baskets clean and in proper working condition to help ensure that your pool water stays sparkling clear.
Pool inlets should be adjusted so the surface water is moving in a circular direction.

Make a habit of checking and emptying skimmer and pump baskets regularly.

An automatic pool cleaner will dramatically reduce the time spent on weekly maintenance.
If you fill your pool with well water, you'll need to add a metal remover.

When cleaning cartridge filters, soak them in a cleaning solution for 24 hours, then hose them off before reinstalling.
D.E. filters should be disassembled and cleaned at least once per season.
If your sand filter is 3-5 years old, ask your pool professional if it's time to replace the sand.
If your filter pressure gauge indicates that pressure has dropped below the normal reading for a clean filter, check to see if you have a clogged pump or skimmer basket.
Clean your sand or D.E. filters when you close your pool for the season.
To obtain maximum filtration and energy efficiency, backwash or clean your filter regularly, as required.

If your pool has a deck-mounted junction box, check the condition of the gaskets regularly–and replace as needed–to make sure the box cannot be penetrated by water.
When closing your pool for the season, coat all accessible o-rings, rubber fittings, and gaskets with a silicone O-ring lube to keep them from drying out.

To maintain your heater's efficiency, follow a regular program of preventive maintenance, including annual inspection and de-liming of the heat exchanger when necessary.

The addition of fiber optic or automated color-changing lighting can dramatically enhance your nighttime pool enjoyment.

Turn the pool pump off before operating the multi-port valve.
If your pump starts running louder or making unusual noises, shut it off and contact your pool professional.
Make a habit of checking and emptying skimmer and pump baskets regularly.