Article applicable for chlorine pools - please consult the manual and technical documentation before any handling if you don't have sufficient knowledge. If in doubt, consult a pool specialist for the first time.
🔍 Basic knowledge
Your pool requires 3 types of maintenance:
Daily maintenance (15 minutes)
Weekly maintenance (1 hour)
Monthly maintenance (2-3 hours)
Parameters to monitor:
Ideal pH: between 7.2 and 7.6
Chlorine: between 1 and 1.5 ppm
TAC (stabilizer): between 80 and 120 ppm
Ideal temperature: between 26 and 28°C
⚡ Maintenance actions to perform
1. Daily maintenance
A. Surface cleaning (5 min):
Actions to perform:
Use skimmer net to remove floating debris
Check and empty skimmer baskets
Remove leaves from bottom with pool vacuum
Consequences if not done:
Clogged skimmers = reduced filtration flow
Risk of pump overheating and failure (expensive repair)
Algae development within 24-48h
Water quickly becomes cloudy
B. Technical check (5 min):
Actions to perform:
Check water level (at mid-height of skimmers)
Check filter pressure (needle in green zone)
Ensure pump is operating normally
Consequences if water level incorrect:
Too low: pump may draw air and lose prime
Too low: risk of motor overheating
Too high: ineffective skimmers
Too high: possible overflow
C. Chemical control (5 min):
Actions to perform:
Test water with test strip
Add chlorine tablet in skimmer if necessary
Record results in maintenance log
Consequences if not done:
Rapid chemical imbalance
Cloudy water within 24h
Algae development
Swimmer discomfort (irritation)
2. Weekly maintenance (weekend)
A. Deep cleaning (30 min):
Actions to perform:
Brush ALL walls with pool brush
Clean waterline with specific product
Consequences if not done:
Biofilm formation on walls
Stubborn algae development
Difficult to remove stains
Excessive product consumption
B. Filtration system maintenance (15 min):
Actions to perform:
Stop pump
Set valve to "Backwash"
Run 2-3 minutes until water is clear
Stop and set to "Rinse" for 30 seconds
Return to "Filtration"
Consequences if filter clogged:
Insufficient water circulation
Excessive electricity consumption
Premature pump wear
Persistently cloudy water
C. Complete chemical treatment (15 min):
Actions to perform:
Complete water analysis (pH, chlorine, TAC)
Adjust pH if necessary
Add algaecide (preventive dose)
Check product stock
Consequences if pH unbalanced:
pH too high (>7.6):
Eye and skin irritation
Ineffective chlorine
Calcium deposits
pH too low (<7.2):
Equipment corrosion
Mucous membrane irritation
Excessive chlorine consumption
3. Monthly maintenance
A. Intensive cleaning:
Actions to perform:
Descale walls
Deep clean technical room
Check seals and connections
Check safety equipment
Consequences if not done:
Scale buildup
Premature equipment wear
Risk of leaks
Safety issues
B. Preventive treatment:
Actions to perform:
Anti-scale treatment
Enhanced algaecide treatment
Shock disinfection if necessary
Consequences if not done:
Chronic algae problems
Recurring cloudy water
Excessive product consumption
Costly technical interventions
📱 Practical organization
Required equipment (to be stored in technical room):
For cleaning:
Skimmer net with telescopic pole
Wall brush
Waterline brush
Floating thermometer
For analysis:
Complete analysis kit
Test strips
Maintenance log
Essential products:
Multi-action chlorine (tablets)
Shock chlorine granules
pH plus and pH minus
Algaecide
Anti-scale
Flocculant
⚠️ Points of attention
Safety:
Wear gloves when handling products
NEVER mix products together
Store products in dry, ventilated area
ALWAYS follow indicated dosages
Precautions:
Wait 12h after shock treatment before swimming
Only use products suitable for your pool
Keep technical room clean and organized
💡 Good to know
Filtration must run:
Minimum 12h/day in summer
6h/day in between seasons
Temperature ÷ 2 = minimum filtration hours
💰 Financial impact of not following instructions
Excessive chemical product consumption
Avoidable technical interventions
Premature equipment replacement
Temporary pool closures
Unplanned costly draining