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How to Balance Your Pool’s Chemicals Once You Open It for the Season
Spring is officially here, which means pools around the GTA are being opened. If you have uncovered your pool to find mysteriously murky water, you aren’t alone. Your pool simply needs a fresh dose of chemicals. Water balancing is essential for setting up your pool for success this season. Not only does pool balancing help promote healthier water and swims, but it also helps extend the lifespan of your pool and its equipment. If you are ready for your pool opening in Richmond Hill, contact Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs for expert opening services in the GTA. Shop our pool supplies store for top-quality opening products.
Here is a guide on how to effectively balance your pool chemicals before opening it for the season.
Cleaning Before Pool Opening in Richmond Hill
Before you even begin to add chemicals to your pool, you should clean it out. Over the winter, it is possible for foliage, dirt and algae to contaminate your pool. So, ensure that you skim your pool water and even scrub the walls before adding any chemicals for best results.
Test Your Pool Water
Testing your pool water is essential. It helps you understand what chemicals your pool may be lacking and can also help you identify the pH of the water. Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs sells a variety of essential pool supplies, including testing strips that can help you understand:
- The pH levels of your water
- The chlorine levels
- Total alkalinity of the water
Once you have an accurate reading, you can proceed with adding chemicals to your pool.
Balancing Pool Chemicals for the Season
Shock Treatment
Adding a shock treatment to your pool before opening will help get rid of any residual algae and dirt while also sanitizing and disinfecting whatever water is currently in your pool. Once you’ve added a shock treatment, you can proceed with balancing.
Balancers
Based on the reading of your test strips, you will be able to effectively balance your pool. The ideal pH level for a pool is between 7.2 and 7.6. This is a neutral level that will keep swimmers safe and comfortable while also preventing damage to your pool supplies and equipment. If the pH of your pool is too high/alkaline, you need to add Beachcomber pH minus to help lower it. If the pH is too low/acidic, you need to add Beachcomber pH plus to help bring the pH back up.
Chlorine
Once the pH of your pool water is balanced, you can add your sanitizer of choice. Many people choose chlorine because of its excellent sanitizing properties. Add the volume needed for the size of your pool and use test strips to ensure that all of the chemicals in your pool are effectively balanced.
Balance Your Pool with Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs
Balancing your pool water is essential to safe and comfortable swimming and healthy pool equipment. Before opening and using your pool for the season, ensure you test your pool water and add the appropriate amount of chemicals in order to facilitate safe use. If you are in need of supplies, visit the Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs pool supplies store for a pool opening kit! Contact us today to book your pool opening in Richmond Hill today!
