How to maintain good water quality in your pool in winter?

Very often, after winterizing your pool , it is not uncommon to observe a deterioration in the quality of the water in your shell pool. This phenomenon can be the result of many factors, such as the appearance of algae or bacteria linked to a lack of treatment or maintenance products.

But don't panic! To avoid these inconveniences and having to empty your pool when the good weather arrives, there are several solutions.

Let's discover together the tips you can put in place to keep your water healthy throughout the winter and make it easier to start up your shell pool in the spring.

Keeping water healthy in winter: why is it important?

As soon as temperatures drop, it is essential to protect your pool from various invasions by winterizing it . Indeed, due to lack of maintenance , this is often the time that algae, bacteria and other micro-organisms choose to proliferate in your shell pool .

Without effective treatment of your pool, other impurities can also be deposited on the walls of your pool, such as limescale or certain minerals .

The second element to watch out for in order to keep your water healthy in winter concerns the appearance of frost . By causing significant pressure on both the walls of your pool and the piping system , this can have serious consequences on the structure of your shell pool (cracks, deformations or even damage to the pipes).

For all these reasons, it is essential to learn about the different products needed to maintain good water quality . Here is an overview of everything you need to know!

Maintenance products to choose for quality water in winter

Acidic or alkaline products to balance the pH of your water

The first element to monitor, even in winter, concerns the pH balance of your shell pool. Indeed, a stabilized pH prevents the formation of limescale and consequently, the appearance of cloudy water .

Using a water analyzer , you will need to regularly check that the latter is between 7 and 7.4.

• If the pH is above 7.4, add a pH-effective product for basic water.
• On the contrary, if the pH shows a number lower than 7, it means that your pool water is too acidic. You will therefore need to add pH+ to rebalance everything.

If you have any doubts about the stability of your pH, you can add an alkalinity corrector to your pool water .

A shock treatment to eliminate the presence of microorganisms

Depending on the size of your pool and the amount of water inside your shell pool, we recommend that you carry out a shock treatment to prevent the development of algae, bacteria or any other micro-organisms.

In any case, be sure to carefully follow the instructions contained in your product's manual.

To stabilize the water deeper, you can also get a winterizing product . Its prolonged action will limit the appearance of algae and bacteria inside your pool.

An antifreeze product to protect your pipes

When you notice a drop in temperatures, use an antifreeze product to pour into the water of your shell pool as a precaution . This will prevent damage to your pipes, which could cost you dearly!

For more advice on maintaining good water quality during the winter period, do not hesitate to call on the Aboral specialists . They will be happy to answer you!