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Swimming Pool Filtration Is Important
Pool operating systems provide two functions for a swimming pool. The first function is to clean the pool water of impurities to insure that your pool water looks clean and refreshing. The second function is to inject the water with the proper chemicals so that you are maintaining a safe pool in regards to chlorine and ph levels. Many things can determine whether your pool’s water flow is meeting the necessary levels. I want to inform you of the three most important ways to keep your turnover rate at the right amount: 1. Plumbing size: If the size of your plumbing cannot hold the amount of water needed to run through it in 6 hours then you know you have a problem. 2. Motor size: All motors have an amount of water that can be pulled per minute. Insure that you have the right motor size in correlation to the amount of water needed to flow through your system. 3. Filters: You need to be aware of two things with the filter… a. Size: Your filter size should be able to handle the amount of water necessary to turnover your pool’s water in the acceptable timeframe; as well as, handle the amount of water of your pipe size b. Sand: the sand in the filter helps clean all of the impurities (hair, lotions, body oils, etc.) that your pool water collects. Sand should be replaced every three years or it could harden making it harder for the pool water to get through the filter (upsets turnover) and harder for it to collect the impurities. If you are having trouble with the clarity of your pool water, there is a great possibility that you are not getting the proper turnover. Turnover can be calculated by looking at the flow meter on your pool (generally on the return line of your pump system), and calculating the number of gallons of water going through the pipe per minute multiplied by 6 hours (or 360 minutes). Additionally, pool chemical injection could be hindered if enough water is not going through your system in the proper amount of time. As you maintain records, determine if the chlorine and Ph levels are acceptable. If you are seeing lower levels in chlorine, it could be connected to not enough water flowing through the system. Please be aware that there are hundreds of reasons for fluctuations in pool chemistry, but this could be one. Contact your local pool professional or pool maintenance team (www.usapools.com) to have your pump room system evaluated for its effectiveness. Make the proper changes so that you have a clean, clear pool for the summer months! Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com www.usapools.com |
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