HOW TO CLEAN A POOL WITHOUT A MOTOR #SítioGilSat CHLORINE, its function is to eliminate bacteria and a residual chlorine must be maintained in the water to keep it protected, chlorine is essential, the water may appear clean but if it is not chlorinated it may have bacteria, stagnant water without chlorine is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and dengue mosquitoes, so even in winter it is necessary to chlorinate and filter the pool water. MAINTENANCE ALGAECIDE, prevents the appearance of algae. SHOCK ALGAECIDE, eliminates algae already present in the pool, important tip, if the pool chlorination is being carried out at the correct dosage and there is always a residual chlorine in the water and the daily filtration time is being respected, problems with algae will be minimal or even non-existent. CLARIFIER, clarifies the water causing the dirt to flocculate and part of it remains in the sand and part settles at the bottom of the pool where it will be sucked up by the squeegee and eliminated to the sewer. Chemical products Specific function of each product: Chlorine Bactericide and germicide Maintenance Algaecide Prevents the formation of algae Shock Algaecide Eliminates algae Liquid clarifier Decant impurities from the water PH reducer (-PH) Reduces the PH level Light soda ash (+PH) Raises the PH level Clarifier Clarifies the water and improves filtration PH control The PH control should be done as frequently as possible, or at least once a week. The pool, whether in use or not, must remain treated and in adequate conditions, since a pH maintained in the ideal range improves the disinfectant action of the chlorine, does not cause irritation to people and prevents corrosion of the equipment and VINYL. Get used to using your test kit frequently and take corrective measures whenever the results of the analysis are outside the ideal conditions. The pH should be constantly maintained between 7.4 and 7.6. Test kit for analyzing pH and chlorine is available in pool product stores and comes with instructions for use. To check the pH reading, proceed as follows: Rinse the test kit with pool water before and after each use. Immerse the kit upside down, approximately 30 cm from the surface. Then, turn it over to collect the sample. Discard any water that exceeds the level indicated on the test kit. Open the reagent packaging that comes with the kit. Add 5 drops of phenol to the container on the right side (PH) of the kit without touching it with your fingers. Replace the lid and, with your finger covering the central hole, shake until the liquids mix completely. Then, take the reading by comparing the indices. If the pH level is outside the maximum or minimum limits, keep the water sample in the kit and continue the test to determine the necessary correction, according to the instructions on the product packaging. How to decant your pool water The ideal method for decanting your pool water should be through the use of liquid, powder or gel products, such as: Soda ash and Aluminum Sulfate (powder), liquid or gel clarifier. Light Soda ash with Aluminum Sulfate should be used when the amount of dirt is large, for example, when you cannot see the bottom of the pool, place the filter lever in the recirculate position as these are products that should not pass through the filter sand. Apply light Soda ash (see dosage on the packaging) and recirculate the water for 1 hour, then apply Aluminum Sulfate, recirculate for another 2 hours, turn off the filter and wait 12 to 24 hours to vacuum the bottom with the filter lever in the drain position. Liquid or gel clarifier: much smaller amount of dirt, for example, you can see the bottom of the pool easily. These products are easy to use. They increase the efficiency of the sand and also decant the dirt at the bottom of the pool. The filter lever must be in the filter position, that is, the water will pass through the sand. Keep the filtration for 6 to 8 hours straight. After the filtration period, vacuum the bottom of the pool and filter. How to use soda ash to raise the pH (PH+) Light soda ash can also be used to raise the pH. It must be perfectly dissolved and then added to the pool water. Do not allow the undissolved product to settle at the bottom of the bucket. Chlorine Instructions for use: Use according to the manufacturer's instructions. Always keep the water pH between 7.4 and 7.6. In pools with signs of algae or greenish water, first treat with Shock Algaecide. #SítioGilSat