The warmer weather is starting to return to Adelaide, and before long, the pool will be back at the centre of weekends, family afternoons and those long summer evenings, but if your pool has been sitting quietly through the cooler months, it may need a little attention before it is ready to swim in. Water can become unbalanced, filters can need cleaning, equipment may not be working as efficiently as it should and a pool that looked fine a few weeks ago can quickly become cloudy or green as temperatures rise.
Now is a good time to get everything checked, cleaned and running properly before Adelaide’s really hot days arrive and you want to jump straight in.
Start with the water
Before adding chemicals, test the water as a proper pool water test in Adelaide can identify whether the pH, chlorine, alkalinity and other levels are where they should be. Once you know what is actually happening in the water, it becomes much easier to decide what needs to be adjusted.
Adelaide Pool Mart offers FREE computerised water testing, so you can bring in a sample and have the water checked before guessing which pool chemicals you need. It is a small step that can save a lot of trial and error.
Don’t forget the equipment
If your water keeps turning green despite regular chemical treatment, it may be time to look beyond the water itself. Your pump needs to circulate the water properly. Your filter needs to be working effectively. Automatic cleaners need to be doing their job, too.
A problem with any of these can leave parts of the pool poorly circulated, giving algae an opportunity to build up.
Pool equipment repairs in Adelaide can include pumps, filters and automatic cleaners, and getting a faulty component checked early can prevent a much bigger pool problem later.
What if the pool is already very green?
When a pool has gone well beyond cloudy and is genuinely green, it may need a more thorough recovery rather than routine cleaning.
This can involve removing debris, adjusting the water chemistry, treating the algae and using the filtration system correctly to gradually bring the water back to a clear condition.
Addressing the underlying cause at the same time often makes green pool recovery in Adelaide much easier. Otherwise, you can clean the pool only to have the problem return a few days later.
Keeping your pool clear
Once the pool is back in good condition, regular pool maintenance makes a big difference. That includes checking water chemistry, keeping the pool free from leaves and debris, cleaning the filter when required and making sure the pump and other equipment are operating properly.
For busy households, regular pool cleaning in Adelaide can take much of that work off your hands. Adelaide Pool Mart provides on-site pool cleaning and maintenance across the Adelaide metropolitan area and Adelaide Hills, including water balancing, equipment checks, repairs, installation and pool troubleshooting.
With the right maintenance routine, your pool should stay clear and ready to enjoy, rather than becoming another weekend job you keep putting off.
Contact us today at (08) 8431 9199 or visit our store at Shop 2, 443 Magill Rd, St Morris SA 5068. Let’s make your pool dreams come true.
