We’re experiencing a rainy year and have already suffered several storms with heavy downpours. Moreover, the problem is worsening this season. You’ve probably noticed your pool suffering the consequences and are wondering what you should do to prevent potential damage in case of future downpours.
Problems caused by rain
Rain can cause many problems in outdoor swimming pools . We’ll tell you about the most common ones, which you’ve probably encountered before.
Depending on the surrounding environment and soil type, water can carry debris into the pool. It’s common for mud to accumulate in the garden and be washed into the water, making it dirty.
If this happens, we’ll need to do a thorough cleaning, and one of the components responsible for this task is the skimmers, which can also be damaged . If there’s heavy rainfall, the water level can rise above the skimmers, preventing them from collecting surface debris, where most of it accumulates.
During heavy rains, the pH level in swimming pools often rises , causing an imbalance. Disinfection depends on adjusting specific levels, so the water would turn green due to insufficient disinfection.
Finally, the chlorine concentration decreases because, with more water, the more chlorine dissipates and the more is required.
Easy and effective solutions
If debris from around your pool has fallen in, it will likely settle to the bottom due to its sandy nature. This solution will also help lower the water level, another common problem. Simply run the pool vacuum in drain mode . Voilà, two problems solved in one!
Remember that if you have a technical room and it has flooded, you should not turn on any filtration system until it has been drained. However, if the water has reached the motor or the electrical panel, it is absolutely forbidden to turn it on, as you could damage it further. In this case, it would be advisable to call a technician to repair it.
If the pH level has become unstable, you should readjust it. Remember that the appropriate levels are between 7.2 and 7.6. To lower it, which is most likely what you’ll need to do, there are products on the market called pH reducers . Simply add this product in the correct dosage so that it doesn’t affect the alkalinity by adding too much.
If you don’t have a pH meter, you can control the correct amount manually. Add the product slowly and in small doses, checking the level (both pH and alkalinity, which should be between 80 and 120 ppm) after each small dose.
Your pool is almost back in perfect condition; you just need to check the chlorine concentration . As we mentioned, it’s very likely that it has decreased. You should check it after you’ve returned the water level to the pool , and then add more chlorine if necessary.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask our expert store staff who will advise you on the appropriate products and tools, as well as the most effective techniques and tips. Find your nearest Reindesa store .
