POOL CARE CHEAT SHEET

Circulation

Empty Skimmer Baskets Run The Filter & Pump Monitor Filter Pressure
Keep the skimmer and pump basket(s) clear. Run the system for 8-12 hours a day. Filter pressure is usually 10-20 PSI.
This improves water flow to the filter system. The longer the better. Backwash (or clean) when it’s up 10 PSI.

30 30
20 20

Adjust The Return Jets

40 40
2.0 2.0
1.0 3.0 1.0 3.0
10 50 10 50

Angle down and point them all in the same direction. bar
4.0
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4.0

psi 60 psi 60
This pushes debris to the surface for the skimmer(s). PRESSURE PRESSURE

It also helps mix in chemicals.

Warm and Hot Climates Cool and Cold Climates
8 to 12 Hours a Day 4 to 6 Hours a Day

Cleaning

1. Skim The Surface Daily 2. Vacuum Weekly 3. Brush Twice a Week

This stops debris from sinking to the bottom and less to vacuum. Vacuuming helps improve water circulation Brush the walls, ladders , and hard-to-reach places.
Skim with the flow of the water in a circular motion. and keeps the floor of the pool clean. Brush toward the floor.
Invest in an automatic pool cleaner to
make this process easy and efficient.

Chemistry
3. Add Sanitizer Weekly
Add the proper amount of sanitizer needed to achieve the ideal level.
1. Test The Water Weekly
Using test strips or a liquid test kit to test the water.
Check for pH, Alkalinity, and sanitizer levels.
Add chemicals if needed. Chlorine Bromine Biguanide
1- 3 4-6 30 - 50
ppm ppm ppm

2. Balance The Water *For saltwater pools.

First, adjust alkalinity with alkalinity increaser (baking soda). Alkalinity

Then, test the water again to see if still pH needs adjusting. 100 -150
Use pH increaser or decrease to adjust pH to the ideal range.
ppm 4. Shock Every 1 - 2 Weeks
Shock your pool with the proper amount at night. Run the pool for at least 8 hours.
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7.5 2. Add shock slowly.
Ideal pH
3. Stir slowly to dissolve.
4. Pour around pool.
5. Run filter overnight.
6. Test water.
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