pool-service-las-vegas

How Long Do I Run My Pool Pump?

Sun, 06 May 2012 08:32:28 +0100

With the hotter summer months getting closer and closer, many have a question as to how long to run their filter pump every day. I recommend setting your pool time clock to run at least 8 hours a day once temperatures reach 90 degrees through the end of September. The time to run the filter pump is typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or maybe 9 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. That way, the pool is circulating through the hottest hours of the day and will have uniform chlorine levels throughout the pool, because what happens is if the pool pump is not running and the water is just sitting, the sun will burn off the chlorine in the top of the water. So one has little to no chlorine in the first foot or two of the water and higher levels the deeper the water level is.

How to clean a pool...Las Vegas

Fri, 04 May 2012 04:05:02 +0100

The first thing we do when we provide weekly pool service in Las Vegas is test the water. This test will show us total chlorine and free chlorine levels. It also shows us total alkalinity levels as well as pH of the pool water. From there, we add the appropriate chemicals which include, depending on the condition of the pool, chlorine shock, chlorine tablets, acid to bring pH down (in a lot of cases) and sometimes algaecide if there are any algae spots located within the pool. From there, we net any of the large debris from the pool, brush the steps, walls, tile and then vacuum the pool. We then empty the skimmer basket of whatever it may have removed from the pool during the week (leaves, small debris). We then empty the pump basket that is located at the pool pump. While we empty the pump basket, we check the filter, pump and plumbing out for any leaks or potential problems. This process we go through weekly isn't extremely difficult, however the challenge most people face is they don't have time with work, kids, etc. to care for the pool the way it necessitates, especially during the hot months, where algae can appear in a few short days without proper pool care.

Algae in my pool

Tue, 01 May 2012 04:35:02 +0100

Many pool owners experience algae at some point or another and that's ok. The challenge with algae is, you have to catch it before it gets out of control. Once algae has been observed you just need to act and not wait thinking it will go away on it's own or it will not get worse without doing anything, because it won't! But. don't panic! You just need to follow a few easy steps: FIrst, you need to shock the pool. Most times once you have algae, the liquid is not enough. You will need to use powdered shock. I useTrichloro-S-triazine (trichlor) or dichloro-S-triazinetrione (or dichlor). Dichlor dissolves a lot faster and so most people prefer it to trichlor. Secondly, you need a good algaecide. I use Algae Control made by PoolPals most times. This is an inexpensive, non-copper-based algaecide that works well when used in conjunction with the powdered shocks. After adding these two chemicals to the water, I usually give the pool at least a day to circulate and for the chemicals to take effect. At this point, I use a stainless steel algae brush to brush away any remaining algae. Most times, the algae will brush off with a minimal effort.

This week cleaning pools in Las Vegas...

Tue, 01 May 2012 01:51:59 +0100

So with summer right around the corner, we are very busy helping people get their pools clean and clear! This week I had several acid washes and bead blasts. Typically we start by dropping a pump the day prior to a pool clean-up to empty the pool. Then, the following day we come and sandblast the pool tile with glass bead. This makes the tile look amazingly clean, bright and new again. Once we complete this process, there is a lot of glass bead in and around the pool. We clean-up the bead and then we start with the acid wash. This takes all of the stains, algae and discolor out of the plaster. Often times, if the pool was left untreated for a long time, there is a substantial amount of algae on the walls. In these situations, we do a chlorine bath or wash first to kill all of the algae. Then we rinse all of the dead algae and chlorine out and acid wash the pool to remove staining. We at this point start filling the swimming pool. When it is full of water, we come back out and start-up the pool. We add chlorine, conditioner, etc. and start pump and make sure everything is operating properly.