Spring Clean Your Swimming Pool Ready for Summer
As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to spring clean your swimming pool and get it sparkling ready for the summer ahead.
Don’t Wait, Clean Your Pool Now.
A little maintenance now can save you time, money, and hassle once peak swimming season hits. Besides, wouldn’t you rather be jumping straight into a clean pool on a hot day than having to clean it first?
Start with a thorough cleaning. Remove any debris, leaves, and dirt that may have collected over winter. Give the pool walls and floor a good scrub to eliminate any build-up.
Don’t forget to clean out the skimmer and pump baskets, and backwash your filter if needed. This not only improves water flow but helps your equipment run more efficiently.
Check Your Chlorinator.
Next, check your pool chlorinator and cell, especially if you use a saltwater system.
Spring is the ideal time to inspect and clean the chlorinator cell, which can accumulate calcium deposits over time.
Turn off the power, remove the cell, and soak it in a mild acid solution or cell cleaner to remove scale. A clean cell means more effective chlorination and better water quality.
For more information on pool chlorinator cell maintenance, read our article How to Clean a Pool Chlorinator Cell.
If your cell needs replacing, buy a replacement from Best Pool Chlorinators. KChlor replacement cells can be purchased here and generic cells for other top brands here.
Likewise if your chlorinator has seen better days, get Australia’s best pool chlorinator here.
Which KChlor Pool Chlorinator is best for you?
It depends on the size of your pool. To calculate how many litres are in your pool simply multiply the length by the width and then the average depth (depth at the deep end plus depth at the shallow end divided by 2).
Even if your pool is not rectangular in shape, this is still a good way to measure it, as it is always a good idea to overestimate the pool size anyway, so the chlorinator you choose does not have to work too hard to maintain it. Therefore any curves in the pool can be ignored.
- KGS15 is suitable for up to 30,000 Litres
- KGS20 is suitable for up to 40,000 Litres
- KGS25 is suitable for up to 50,000 Litres
- KGS30 is suitable for up to 60,000 Litres
- KGS35 is suitable for up to 70,000 Litres
- KGS50 is suitable for up to 100,000 Litres
- KGS75 is suitable for up to 150,000 Litres
- KGS100 is suitable for up to 200,000 Litres
About Best Pool Chlorinators
Best Pool Chlorinators sell the best saltwater chlorinators in Australia. We are located in Queensland, on the Sunshine Coast, but sell online to anywhere in Australia.
Contact Us
Algae Prevention.
With your equipment in good shape, now it’s time to get proactive about algae prevention. Set your chlorinator to maintain steady chlorine levels, and make sure your pH and stabilizer levels are balanced. Running your chlorinator consistently and keeping chlorine levels between 1–3 ppm can help stop algae before it starts. Shock the pool if needed, especially if the water looks cloudy or greenish.
Conclusion.
Getting your pool in shape now means fewer problems later, and more time to relax and enjoy when summer arrives. So grab your brush, test kit, and chlorinator manual, and give your pool the spring clean it deserves!
To learn more about Australian Made K-Chlor Pool Chlorinators watch this video, visit our About Us page, or check out these independent reviews.
Remember to also maintain your pool chlorinator regularly to ensure optimal performance and longevity and if you are still unsure about the benefits of a pool chlorinator, contact Best Pool Chlorinators.
Trading Hours
MON to FRI - 9:00am – 5:00pm
SAT - SUN closed