Our advice Maintenance and wintering

To clean your pool, we recommend sweeping from the inside, on the coping side, to the outside of the deck.

Clean the water line with a sponge. If a deposit has built up, use the appropriate anti-scale and anti-grease product.

It may be necessary to lower the water level by 1 or 2 cm to clear the water line. Be careful not to scrub the hull with an abrasive product, as this will make it porous and even more vulnerable later on! By following these steps, the walls of your pool will be as good as new.

The surface or bottom net should be used to remove dirt.
The net is pushed slowly and evenly in an “S”-shaped movement, avoiding any backward movement. Regular maintenance of your pool is essential for its longevity. Discover our article “How to clean your shell pool”!

The use of a telescopic broom or hand-held vacuum cleaner is compulsory in an uncovered pool.
You can also use an automatic vacuum cleaner! Click here to read our article on how to choose a pool cleaner.

Introduction of disinfectants, flocculants and PH regulators for pool treatment:

Disinfectants :
Four ways of proceeding, depending on products and coatings:

• • Directly in the pool, beware of “gelcoat” coatings;
  • In skimmers, this is a common procedure that poses no major risk;
  • In a semi-automatic dispenser;
  • By an automatic control unit;

Flocculants and pH regulators :

• • Directly into the pond or,
  • by an automatic control unit.

Skimming of the water surface is achieved by the surface skimmer (skimmer) thanks to the floating flap, which encourages the passage of surface water.
Avoid clogging the skimmer wall with dirt and blocking the pre-filtration basket.
The emptied skimmer basket is replaced.

After the filtration system has been switched off, the inlet and outlet valves must be closed for a pump under load, i.e. installed below the upper water level; the basket can be brushed.
Replace, close cover and reopen gates for next phase: Sand unclogging.
Restart for filter load cleaning.

In a way, this is the regeneration of the filter media. Turn the 6-way valve to wash to clean the filter. This phase is automatic and maintains filtration quality.

Role of the PH analysis/measurement kit :
The effectiveness of most disinfectants is enhanced by a low pH, from 6.8 to 7.2.
Do not go below 7 to avoid damage caused by aggressive water: mucous membranes of the human body or metal parts in the circuit. Chlorine levels, water ph and water quality will no longer hold any secrets for you. A green pool? Find out how to make up for it in 24 hours

The use of maintenance products for the treatment and disinfection of swimming pools by private individuals requires scrupulous respect.

Before use, read all the information on the product label, which specifies the risks and precautions to be observed.

Never use the product for purposes other than those specified on the label, and in particular never exceed the prescribed dosage.

It is preferable to open the packaging outdoors and store the products separately in a well-ventilated technical room, away from humidity and inaccessible to children.
Avoid breathing dust or product vapours.

In concentrated form, never mix chlorinated cleaning products with each other (e.g. tablets and pebbles), or with other chemicals in solid or liquid form.
Dissolve pool care products in water, but never pour water over or into a concentrated product.

Apply treatment products one after the other (e.g. pH corrector then disinfectant) and never simultaneously.

Always apply the product to the water with the filtration system running, to facilitate dilution, and then leave the filtration system running for several hours.

Treat preferably after swimming.

Failure to follow manufacturers’ instructions could result in damage to your pond.

Carefully reseal packages after use, and empty them completely, especially sachets. Before disposing of them, rinse the packaging, for example with pond water. Never reuse empty packaging, and to avoid confusion, dispose of it empty and tightly closed.

Avoid prolonged contact between concentrated product and skin, eyes, clothing or pond equipment. Gloves and goggles are recommended.

In the event of accidental contact with a cleaning product on the skin or eyes, wash with plenty of water for several minutes, then consult a doctor immediately, referring to the product label.

Write down an emergency number (poison control center, fire department, ambulance, etc.) in a place known to the whole family and easily accessible.

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