We’ve launched our new website , and with it, new sections!
We want to offer you a friendly and efficient service so you can easily resolve any questions you may have from the comfort of your home. To that end, we’ve launched a new section with tips on the care and maintenance of your swimming pool . We’ll be adding more advice to this section, so if you have any questions, please send them to us through our contact form . We’ll be happy to answer them.
For now, you can check out the first two. In this post, we present two tips on pool care:
- How to control and measure the pH of water ?
- How to get rid of algae ? Anti-algae solution.
Pool Tips 1: How to control the pH of pool water
Next, we’ll explain how to control the pH level of your swimming pool . With over 45 years of experience in the pool construction and maintenance sector, we can explain three methods for pH control:
- First, there are the classic test strips. These are submerged in the water, and the color indicates the pH of the pool.
- Secondly, we have the FenolRed method. Many of you probably already know what we’re talking about, as most people have one at home. It’s a pH test kit ; you put a water sample in the pool, add 5 drops of FenolRed, and it will change color. You then compare this color to a color chart to identify the pool’s pH. There’s also a more sophisticated version of the same test kit: a tablet. This way, you avoid the hassle of using drops.
- Thirdly, we can use photometers . Those for personal use are the simplest; they only require immersion in water and will display the pH reading on their screen.
- As a last option, we find other more powerful photometers, but these are intended for large swimming pools and businesses.
Pool Tip 2: How to remove algae from your pool
We’ll explain the different types of algaecides available. Basically, for day-to-day pool maintenance, there are two main groups of algaecides: preventative treatments and shock treatments. Naturally, shock treatments are used once algae has already appeared in the pool.
- Preventative algaecides : in terms of quantity, we can find various formats such as 1 liter, 5 liters, etc. As for the solution, where the objective is to eliminate algae from swimming pools , it works by inhibiting phosphate in the water , which is the algae’s food source. Therefore, if there is no food, the algae cannot live.
- Shock Algae Treatment : If you already have an algae infestation in your pool, consider this. There are several types of algae, such as green, brown, and black, and there’s a product to treat and eliminate each type. In any case, we recommend that you purchase the appropriate and specific product. You can consult with your professional or with us: Reindesa, a Pool Construction Company.
