Persistent Chemical Corrections Required

Is the pool leaking?

  1. Should you find that you must constantly prescribe additional chemicals (especially salt and stabiliser), then the most probable cause is a loss of pool water.

    1. Check whether the pool is leaking –does the customer top up more than 30 –50mm per week?
    2. Is there a severe splash out situation –kids playing a lot?
    3. Does the pool have a high bather load or chlorine demand?

Do you have the correct size of the pool?

  1. Are you contra correcting each alternative time – e.g. first need Total Alkalinity then the TA too high? The pool size is wrong! Verify the dimensions!
  2. If stabiliser not increasing check application and backwashing procedures.
  3. If Total Alkalinity always low, check acid usage/application with customer.
  4. Check pH – if very low, then refer to the next section, Very Low pH.
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