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Table of Contents
- Solving algea problems
- Solving stain problems
- Pump problems
- Filter problems
- Preventing freeze damage
- Reducing repair costs
- Basic water chemistry
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Preventing Freeze Damage
Wrap outside water spickets with a towel to prevent freezing. This will insure that you can add water to your pool during those Arctic Blasts. Keep water hoses in the garage.
Primary Caues of freeze damage
Low water level: The number one cause of freeze damge is water loss. Cold winter air is very dry & will absorb water from your pool. Be sure to check your water level often because dry can absorb an 1" of water a day or more, especially if it is windy. If the water level becomes to low the pump was lose prime, & without flow pipes & heaters freeze very quickly
Dirty filter: A dirty filter will result in very low water flow. Water flow is critical to preventing freeze damage. Most filters operate between 10 & 20 psi. If filter pressure exceeds 5 psi of its normal oprating pressure you need to backwash the filter. Normal operating pressure is the pressure that filter operates at after backwashing & cleaning the pump's trap basket.
Filter Icing: Most D.E. filters are made of stainless steel unless they are less than 2 years old. In extremely cold windy conditions these type filters form ice on the inside shell that gradually grows towards the center causing the filter to become a block of ice. In order to guard against this condition wrap the filter tank with an old blanket or a hot water heater insulating blanket.
Backwash line freezing: If you have a slide type backwash valve your backwash line may cause a system failure. To prevent the line from freezing & forcing the valve piston out of position drain the water from the line using the drain spicket. If a spicket was not installed on your system then take a hacksaw & partially cut the line on the bottom side. This is a good idea anyway because if your valve is leaking to waste you will see water leaking from this cut allowing you to correct the problem
Metal freeze guards:
Notice of Disclaimer: The following information is based on 21 years of experience in the pool & spa industry. questions & information found in this section are our opinion & may or may not agree with guidelines set forth by the National Pool & Spa Institute (NSPI), the Independent Pool & Spa Service Association (IPSSA), or various other associations in the pool & spa industry. Our intention is to share the knowledge & experience we have accumulated with pool & spa owners.. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for information given here & recommend that consumers consult with a qualified pool /spa company in their area when using information or procedures found in this section. We have been trained & certified by various associations & manufacturers in the pool & spa industry. In addition, we are a member of the Independent Pool & Spa Service Association, dedicated providing education, professionalism, & integrity to the industry.