Can you keep a pool clean with salt?
Salt water chlorination is a natural and more convenient sanitization method. Salt is dissolved in the pool and our system converts it into just the right amount of chlorine for clean, clear, and luxuriously soft water.
Should you drain and refill pool?
Pools will need to be drained and refilled every 5-7 years on average, or if there is a major necessary repair. Otherwise, avoid draining your pool if at all possible. Basically, if you want to know when to drain a swimming pool, the answer is when you have no other alternative.
How much do pool chemicals cost per month?
The type of chemicals you will need can vary but you can expect to spend anywhere from $100 a year to $100 a month on pool chemicals. The size of the pool greatly dictates how much chemicals you need so the larger the pool, the more the expense.
What should I consider before draining my Pool?
A couple of things to consider before draining your pool: how high is your water table and where to drain those thousands of gallons. First, do not drain your pool after a significant rainfall as the water table may be too high.
Is it OK to drain your pool through the backwash line?
3.) It is not recommended to drain a swimming pool through the backwash valve. While sucking from the main drain and putting the water down the backwash line will work in some scenarios it puts your pool pump at risk of losing prime and running dry. The damage to your pool pump will normally many times the cost of renting a pump. 4.)
Is it safe to drain and refill a swimming pool?
Draining can expose plaster and surfaces to the elements. It is best to drain and refill a swimming pool as quickly as possible. Here is a link for a pool drain and acid wash disclaimer. A transparent swimming pool service company should use something similar to this to inform you of the risks and issues involved.
Can a pool service company skip an account?
Yes, pool technicians (not the good ones) will skip an account here and there to make up for lost time. When swimming pool companies are in the growing stage of their business, they often have too many pools and not enough employees to accommodate them.
