A swimming pool is one of the most rewarding summer home investments. But it also can be one of the most time-consuming and frustrating if not handled correctly. Luckily, there are a few hacks that will keep your pool clear and sparkling all summer long—and you don’t even need to go to the store for them! Here, Finn Cardiff, founder of summer sports gear company Beachgoer, shares a few DIY pool care tips to make your life a little easier and your pool a whole lot happier.
A pool’s water is withdrawn through a gutter system, goes through filtration and possibly a clarifier (to help separate fine particles from the water), rechlorination, and pH adjustment. It’s then reinjected into the pool. UV radiation is often used after filtration but before chlorine injection to help prevent algae growth.
If you suspect that your pool is losing water due to evaporation, try this simple test. Fill a bucket three-quarters of the way full and mark its water line on both the inside and outside. Then, leave the bucket to float in your pool for two or three days. If the water level on the inside of the bucket drops, you may have a leak.
The Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs or the Manager of the pool may close, limit or establish additional rules and regulations whenever, in their opinion, such action is necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of patrons. A patron who violates any of these rules or regulations is subject to ejection from the pool.