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29/03/2008, 19:56 Sharkster Joined on 20/10/2006 Posts 196 Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice I have just invested in a new pool for this year.  It is an above ground pool with 11 metres squared of water and has a sand filter that filters at 4 m squared per hour.  Previously I had an above ground pool with a catridge filter and last year in particular experienced terrible algae problems.  Before we fill the pool, I want to make sure I know which chemicals are to be used and when.  Previously I have used the following:- Chlorine Anti Algae Very cheap tester kit Having looks in catalogues there are various long term and short term chlorine solutions, 5 in 1 chlorine tablets, seperate anti algae and flocant, so I am very confused.  Is it better to use a slow release/long duration chlorine over a daily added chlorine?  Should floc be used on a daily basis? (never used this before)  Are the 5 in 1 tablets effective and if so, is that the only chemical I need?  Also since there is a sand filter are there any additional chemicals I need? Do I need filtershock tablets for the sand filter?  If so how often do I use them?  I want to have clean water for the whole summer and am happy to spend the time to achieve this, but I am confused to what the daily regime should be.  Also, if the water is heated from an external heater, are there any further things to consider in regard to water maintentance? Also, I have been looking at pool hoovers and most seem to refer to 'fond plat' which translated means flat bottom.  Are these suitable for most above ground pools too? Any help/advice would be appreciated, really looking for an idiots guide to pool maintenance. Thanks, Sharkster    Report

31/03/2008, 9:25 Poolguy Joined on 25/12/2004 Charante Maritime Posts 746 Re: Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice As I have said on a number of occassions, it is a surprise to me that who ever sold you the pool did not give you either a tutorial or a manual to instruct on the maintenance regimes required for healthy operation. Just a hint though, a 'cheap testing kit' will be of little or no use to you. Andrew www.Poolguy.fr    Report

31/03/2008, 12:06 Sharkster Joined on 20/10/2006 Posts 196 Re: Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice The old pool I had came with an instructional video, but I was unable to watch it.  I have yet to take delivery of the new pool, so there maybe something with that.  Can you offer some advise, I understand a cheap testing kit is of no use, hence why I will be using testing strips in the future.  Any useful comments would be appreciated.    Report

05/04/2008, 22:17 Jonzjob Joined on 23/08/2004 Nr Carcassonne, 11 Posts 2,525 Re: Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice Unfortunately as has been said before Sharkie, water chemistry is the same no matter how much there is of it. The only way to be sure is to use a good water chemistry checker. The re-agents that you drop in a pot or strips that you dip and compair with a colour chart are a guestamate at the best. Bin there and done that. I really don't know what the best answer is for a cheap way around it no matter what water you are swimming in?? It would certainly seem to be a shame to have a pool that hasn't cost a lot and then check the water with kit that costs nearly the same as the pool, but you pays yer money?? Good luck! John. The only difference between the men & the boys is the size & the shape & the price of their toys!!    Report

06/04/2008, 17:03 Sharkster Joined on 20/10/2006 Posts 196 Re: Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice Are there other things you can use to test the water then?  What cost are we talking for something that is accurate?    Report

06/04/2008, 17:07 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 6,264 Re: Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice Mr Clair uses a testing kit similar to that described by Jonzjob. I bought it from Géant and I don't remember it costing very much at all... Clair, a Real Virtual French Person La vérité est si obscurcie en ce temps et le mensonge si établi, qu'à moins d'aimer la vérité, on ne saurait la reconnaître. (Blaise Pascal)    Report

06/04/2008, 18:19 Jonzjob Joined on 23/08/2004 Nr Carcassonne, 11 Posts 2,525 Re: Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice Have a look at this thread... http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1021039/ShowPost.aspx John. The only difference between the men & the boys is the size & the shape & the price of their toys!!    Report

06/04/2008, 18:43 Sharkster Joined on 20/10/2006 Posts 196 Re: Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice Thanks, I will look at both of those.    Report

06/04/2008, 19:13 Sharkster Joined on 20/10/2006 Posts 196 Re: Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice So the Cool PoolTester can be had for around £70, I cannot seem to find Scuba+ anywhere (it is not a great search for google).  Is there any good places to buy either of these products in France? Also, just found this link, would the experts on here agree that the information is accurate, so I have something to work with. http://www.easypoolchemicals.com/shop/popups/small-guide.html    Report

06/04/2008, 20:34 Jonzjob Joined on 23/08/2004 Nr Carcassonne, 11 Posts 2,525 Re: Pool Cleaning/Maintenance Advice I got my Scuba+ from Polguy. He also has the cool pool tester too. That site looks quite comprehensive Sharkie but I'll bet the chemicals are not cheap?? We have an inground pool with an auto dosing system and we use liquid javel and sulphuric acid. Not as bad as it sounds 'onest guv'... John. The only difference between the men & the boys is the size & the shape & the price of their toys!!    Report

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