Pool Tips

Do you have questions about your pool?

Pool Start Ups

With a brand new pool or surface your pool contractor should provide a 28 Day Pool Treatment Plan that tells you how to properly maintain the pool for the first 28 Days, as this is crucial to the protection of your new surface. If they did not provide this information here are some helpful tips.

For the first 28 days it is best to stay out of the pool to prevent any damage to the pool surface.

Chemical Balance, Brushing and Filtration are among the top 3 categories to pay close attention to for the first 28 days, instructions are as follows:

The 1st Day:

Chemical Balance

  • Chlorine Level: 0ppm DO NOT ADD CHLORINE
  • ph: 7.2-7.6
  • Alkalinity: 80ppm
  • Calcium: 150ppm
  • Copper: 0-0.2ppm
  • Iron: 0-0.3ppm
  • Phosphates: 0-200ppb

Brush Entire Pool Twice Daily

Add a Sequestering Agent

Do Not Vacuum the Pool

Clean Filter When Pressure Rises

Run Pool 24 Hours

The 2nd Day:

Chemical Balance

  • Chlorine Level: 0ppm DO NOT ADD CHLORINE
  • ph: 7.2-7.6
  • Alkalinity: 80ppm
  • Calcium: 150ppm
  • Copper: 0-0.2ppm
  • Iron: 0-0.3ppm
  • Phosphates: 0-200ppb

Brush Entire Pool Twice Daily

Do Not Vacuum the Pool

Clean Filter When Pressure Rises

Run Pool 24 Hours

The 3rd Day:

Chemical Balance

  • Chlorine Level: 1.5-3ppm
  • ph: 7.2-7.6
  • Alkalinity: 80ppm
  • Calcium: 150ppm
  • Copper: 0-0.2ppm
  • Iron: 0-0.3ppm
  • Phosphates: 0-200ppb

Brush Entire Pool Twice Daily

Do Not Vacuum the Pool

Clean Filter When Pressure Rises

Run Pool 24 Hours

The 4th-28th Day:

Chemical Balance

  • Chlorine Level: 1.5-3ppm
  • ph: 7.2-7.6
  • Alkalinity: 80ppm
  • Conditioner: 30-50ppm
  • Calcium: 150-200ppm
  • Copper: 0-0.2ppm
  • Iron: 0-0.3ppm
  • Phosphates: 0-200ppb

Brush Entire Pool Twice Daily

Do Not Vacuum the Pool

Clean Filter When Pressure Rises

Add Salt After the 28th Day if Pool is a Salt Pool

Run Pool Normal Schedule

How To Recalibrate the Salt Level on a Hayward Aqua Rite

Step 1

Before recalibrating, test the water at our store to determine the correct salt level. If the results from us are not the same as the Aqua Rite, proceed to step 2.

Step 2

With the pump running, move the main switch from “Auto” to “Off” and then back to “Auto”. Wait for approximately 10 – 15 seconds for a click inside the panel.

Step 3

Once you hear the click, immediately push the Diagnostics button 5 times. The system will now begin to recalibrate.

Step 4

A number will appear on the display screen and begin to scroll down. Once the number on the screen matches the number from your test strip result, move the the main switch from “Auto” to “Super Chlorinate” and back to “Auto”.

Step 5

The Hayward Aqua Rite should now be successfully recalibrated. If the incorrect salt reading continues to be a problem, it may be time to replace the salt cell.

Yellow Pollen

Is your pool tile collecting annoying yellow pollen? Here is the best way to treat this:

1. Brush pollen off the tile

2. Add 2oz Pool Season Water Clarifier

3. Continue to add 2oz Water Clarifier each week!

4. If problem persists, add Pool First Aid

When should I replace my Filter Cartridge?

The best time to replace your pool cartridge filter is at the beginning of the swim season. This will ensure that your pool will have proper filtration throughout the summer when the pool is being used the most.

Filter cartridges are recommended to be replaced once a year. Increasing filter pressures, cloudy water, or frequent algae blooms are a results of poor filtration. Also when you start to see the filter bands wearing down, and the filter is becoming heavier than normal, is also a sign that the cartridge is due for replacement.

Cleaning the cartridge once a month using Filter Blaster Degreasing Agent is a way to provide longevity of your cartridge.

COMPLETE POOLS

Log in with your credentials

Forgot your details?