Pool Talk (Size And Turnover) - EcoSmarte Pool System Manual

POOL TALK
Getting Ready.
Turnover Cycles
Use the conversion charts
on page 4 to determine the time
necessary for your pump and fil-
ter to completely cycle the water
in your pool 1 1/2 to 2 complete
cycles per day. The sanitizer re-
quires at least 1 1/2 to 2 complete
cycles per day in order to main-
tain crystal-clear water. Running
the pump during daylight hours
is necessary to achieve good re-
sults.
What causes algae problems?
There are over 21,000
known varieties of algae! Algae
spores constantly enter the pool,
brought in by wind, rain, or even
contaminated swimsuits or equip-
ment. When conditions are right,
an algae bloom can occur seem-
ingly overnight. These conditions
include imbalanced water, warm
temperatures, sunlight, and the
presence of nitrates. Of course,
lack of proper filtration, cirulation,
and sanitation may be the prima-
ry causes of algae. A suction vac-
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uum is highly recommended by
most manufacturers, as is back-
washing only after a pressure rise
of 6 lbs and before a rise of 10
lbs.
Algae are living aquatic
creatures that multiply rapidly in
warm, sunny conditions. Contain-
ing chlorophyll, algae utilizes pho-
tosynthesis to grow. That is, they
take in carbon dioxide and expend
oxygen as a byproduct.
The two main problems
with algae are: people do not
want to go swimming (1), and it
takes time and money to rid the
water completely of algae (2). Al-
gae itself is not harmful to swim-
mers, but pools with algae may
also be residence to other patho-
gens. Proper water balance and
filter maintenance are necessary
to prevent algae growth.
regular brushing prevents dirt
from harboring in the pores of
your pool surface, where algae
colonies like to start. The use of
specialty chemicals or algaecides
may be necessary as a back up
to the sanitizer and existing filtra-
tion. Filtration upgrades will solve
99% of these problems.
Confirming your cycle
Once you have calculated
your turnover time, you can con-
firm the number of operating day-
light hours needed to properly
filter your pool. Whenever your
swimming pool does not look
right, your pump and filter must
operate 24/7 until your pool looks
crystal clear, assuming, of course,
that your pump and filter are prop-
erly sized.
Visiting your pool store
We have enclosed (on
pg. 5 and 6) two comprehensive
forms to hold all the information
you need when visiting a pool
Also, store. A completed form will allow
a swimming pool professional to
give you the proper advice.
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