If your eyes burn when you swim in the pool, your skin dries up, and the water is less crystal clear, then you are probably not doing good maintenance.
Steps
Step 1. Maintain chlorine levels
Step 1. - 3 ppm.
Chlorine must be added continuously to the pool water, because when it mixes with organic contaminants it becomes inactive; its purpose is precisely to kill these contaminants. Chlorine must be added gradually; it should never be discharged directly into water; the sticks or tablets should never simply be inserted into the skimmer, otherwise they pass through the plumbing system when they are still highly concentrated, flowing through the pipes and equipment. Floats or automatic chlorine feeders are the best choice to make it effective and to add it gradually and safely.
Step 2. Check the pH
The pH is the relative acidity or alkalinity of the water. The pH levels of the pool must be between 7, 6 And 7, 8. If the level is too low, the water becomes corrosive and equipment damage can be found. If it is too high, limescale will form on the tiles. Water that does not have a balanced pH can also damage the disinfectant, so more and more chlorine becomes necessary to keep the pool clean. Most of the information you find on the internet or that can be provided to you, indicates to keep the pH between 7, 6-7, 4. This data, however, is based on an index used for public water systems, not for swimming pools..
Step 3. Check the alkalinity
The alkaline substances dissolved in the water help to balance the pH and make the levels more resistant to change. The alkalinity levels should be between 80 And 120 ppm (which stands for "parts per million"). If they are too low, the pool water continues to alternate pH levels from low to high, damaging the equipment. If they are too high, it becomes very difficult to adjust the pH levels when they need to be changed.
Step 4. Check the water hardness once a year
Calcium can also cause corrosion, cloudy water, and buildup of unsightly substances in the pool. Calcium levels must be between 150 And 250 ppm. It is usually not difficult to change them if they are out of range; check them once a year, take a water sample to a lab or simply contact your local water company and inquire about the hardness of the water.
