Tip 1: Circulation

Run your pump for a minimum of 12 hours per day, when the sun is out.

The more your water is in motion. the harder it is for bacteria and algae to toke hold. Maximize your sanitizer’s efficiency by circulating your pool water. preferably during the day. for a minimum of 12 hours.

Tip 2: Filtration

Backwash per manufacturer’s instruction and chemically clean once a year or change it.

Your filter removes both visible debris and most microscopic matter. Check the manufacturer’s guidelines on backwashing – a process that removes materials trapped on or in the filter media. A regular chemical cleaning is necessary approximately every 6 weeks since backwashing will not remove oils and deeply embedded debris. Clean cartridge filter weekly and replace with a new one each year.

Tip 3: Cleaning

Brush and vacuum your pool every week.

Algae and bacteria con begin to grow in areas that hove little or no circulation. At least once a week, brush and vacuum the walls and floor of your swimming pool. Brushing is a must. even if you use on automatic pool cleaner or retain a weekly service.

Tip 4: Testing

Test weekly for active sanitizer and pH.

Bring a water sample to your BioGuard dealer monthly.

Certain pool parameters must be regularly measured and adjusted, including active  sanitizer {free available chlorine, bromine, or biguanide), total alkalinity and calcium hardness, among others. Most important are pH and active sanitizer levels – both should be tested weekly.

Tip 5: Chemistry

Apply the right products to your pool water at the right time.

Timing and accuracy is important,  be sure to follow label directions for the optimal outcome. Your BioGuard Dealer can give you precise instruction on what to do. It’s just one of the many valuable benefits you’ll receive as a BioGuard customer.