The Basics

Maintaining your pool water in a safe, balanced state can be a daunting prospect for new pool owners; the aim of this section is to explain in simple terms the few basic tasks that are essential for all pool owners. By closely following the guidelines in this guide your pool water will remain in pristine condition. There are no shortcuts. By carrying out a few simple tasks regularly you will ensure high quality swimming pool water. Basic pool water quality can be broken down into two basic categories:

Water sanitation

Pool water needs to be sanitised to ensure bather safety. Bacteria will rapidly multiply in pool water that remains unsanitised. Chlorine is highly effective at destroying potentially harmful germs; it is also a very effective product for destroying algae. It is, by far, the most popular form of sanitiser for pool water.

*Water Balance

pH being the most important factor for Above Ground Pools. pH is the measurement scale for the acidity and alkalinity of your pool water. Maintaining your pool within the ideal pH range of between 7.2 and 7.6 will ensure that your pool water is neither corrosive nor scale forming. Running your pool water outside the pH range of 7.2 and 7.6 will also result in skin and eye discomfort. It will also result in premature equipment failure.

Speciality Products

We recommend the use of Relax Algicide to assist the Chlorine in keeping your pool water clear from Algae. Use of Relax Liquid Clarifier will help to keep your water sparkling clear.

By regularly paying attention to the above, you are unlikely to encounter water quality problems.

*This guide restricts Water Balance to pH control. More detailed Water Balance guidelines relating to Calcium Hardness, Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is available in our comprehensive Domestic Pool Owners Guide.