Swimming Pool Contractors
Frequently asked questions
Why has my pool gone green?
This could be because the chlorine or bromine level in the swimming pool water is low, or maybe the PH level is unbalanced
What's the difference between chlorine tablets and chlorine shock?
Chlorine tablets have stabiliser in them, they are designed as a slow release sanitiser and dissolve over a period of time.
Shock chlorine is, as the name suggests, designed to shock the water and kill the bacteria.
How do i balance the swimming pool PH level
If the PH reading is below 7.2 then add PH increaser (sodium carbonate). If the PH is above 7.2 the add PH reducer (dry acid)
What is stabiliser?
Stabiliser is cyanuric acid, it is added to protect the chlorine from uv, the recommended level is 30-50ppm.
What is TA?
TA stands for total alkalinity, it's a measurement of how much of the alkaline substances there are in water. The recommended level in pool water is 80-120ppm
How long should the pool pump run for?
The swimming pool filtration system should run for 8 hours a day, which is the time taken for the complete pool water to filter twice. But this will depend on bather load and weather conditions.
