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How to Take Care of your Swimming Pool<\/h2>\n

Below are a few basic pointers on how to care for your pool and let\u2019s face it, looking after your pool makes sense, it\u2019s an asset you need to protect.<\/p>\n\n

If you have a pool, it\u2019s a good idea to establish the volume. If it has a regular shape, then you\u2019re simply looking at length x width x average depth (measured at the mid point between the shallow and the deep ends (in metres) x 1000 = volume in litres. So\u2026 8 x 4 x 1.2 x 1000 = 38400 litres. For an irregular pool round, oval or kidney-shaped – use the same formula; multiply the length x average width x average depth. You won\u2019t be 100% spot on, but you should get close.<\/p>\n\n

If you are having a pool installed, take note of the time required to fill it. Then, with the hose running at the same rate, take note of the time it takes to fill a 20 litre container, for example. From there, it\u2019s a simple calculation to establish the precise capacity: 9 hours 40 minutes to fill the pool = 540 + 40 = a total of 580 minutes. Time taken to fill the 20 litre container = 30 seconds. The flow rate is 40 litres per minute x 580 = 23200 litres.<\/p>\n

What is pH?<\/h3>\n

pH runs from 0 (highly acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline) and is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Distilled water is neutral, at a pH of 7.0. Your pool\u2019s pH must be right or you will never get the best out of your pool. Experts agree that a pH reading of 7.4 is just about right in other words, slightly alkaline.<\/p>\n

The Basics<\/h3>\n