Have a question about the care and maintenance of your pool or spa? Let us help you find the answer! Check below to see if yours is a Frequently Asked Question, and e-mail our Pool Pro if needed.
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Question: How often should I shock my pool?
Answer: Summertime: 2 times/month, depending on use. Wintertime: 1 time/month.
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Question: How often should I test my pool/spa water?
Answer: For pool: once per week. For spa: 3-4 times/week all year long.
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Question: How often should I drain my spa?
Answer: Every 3-4 months, depending on use.
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Question: Which test kit is the easiest and most accurate to use?
Answer: Test strips are quick, easy and accurate if kept new.
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Question: How often do I backwash my filter?
Answer: Depends on the type of filter, cleaning system, etc. As a general rule, once a month.
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Question: I have algae in my pool; how do I get rid of it?
Answer: Shock pool preferably with product that does not contain calcium.
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Question: How do I get the calcium build-up off the waterline of my pool?
Answer: Apply tile cleaner directly on the build-up and scrub it off with a 3M pad.
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Question: How long does my pool need to be filtered?
Answer: Once a day for a minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 10 hours. Adjust time seasonally according to the daytime temperature. 1 hour for every 10 degrees.
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Question: Can I leave my solar cover on all year when the pool is not being used?
Answer: It's not a good idea. That shortens the life of the cover.
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Question: How often should I clean/replace the cartridges in my cartridge filter?
Answer: The cartridge should be cleaned at least twice per year. The average life of the cartridges is approximately 3-4 years.
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Question: If my pool chemistry is out of balance, what gets balanced first?
Answer: 1) pH; 2) Chlorine; 3) Alkalinity; 4) Stabilizer; 5) Calcium Hardness
MONDAY | OCTOBER 6, 2008
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