Keeping
the pool water free of debris helps to maintain
its cleanliness and provides a more attractive swimming
environment.
Skimming
Removes debris from the pool's surface.
Vacuuming
Removes debris from the pool floor.
Brushing
Removes debris from the pool walls.
Emptying
Removes debris from the skimmer baskets and filter
trap.
Backwashing
Reverses the pool's circulation system - forcing
water backwards and completely out of the system
carrying small particles with it.
Seasonal
Maintenance Unless you live in a
region which is warm year round, pools are typically
opened during swim season and closed
Opening
a pool Requires removing, cleaning
and storing the cover; removing the anti-freeze
chemicals from the plumbing system; and re-filling
the water to an appropriate level; starting the
equipment and adding the first dose of chemicals.
Closing
a pool Requires draining the water
level below freezing level; clearing water out
of all the pool's plumbing lines and adding an
anti-freeze to keep the plumbing from freezing
and cracking during the winter. A pool cover is
typically used to keep debris from settling into
the pool while the filter and circulation equipment
is disconnected.
