Getting A Swimming Pool Repair
It is very important to find and do a swimming pool repair as soon as the problem occurs, or else the problem will only worsen. The better the construction of your pool was, (and the more experienced your contractor was), the fewer problems you should have. Some problems however, are inevitable. Click here to read more general information about a swimming pool.
Types of Pool Problems
The following are common types of swimming pool problems that need repair:
- Broken plaster: Blistering, cracking or broken plaster has to be repaired or the water will break down the concrete beneath the plaster. It may be necessary to resurface your pool, depending on how severe the damage.
- Cracks: A very common problem caused from exposure to the sun or the earth’s movement.
- Removal of rust: rust can indicate that there are bigger problems, for example, rust can occur because there is something wrong with the rebar.
- Problems can also occur with the grout, tiles, bonding, and beams. These also need to be repaired.
Maintenance Tips To Prevent Repair
To prevent problems from arising, we recommend day to day pool care, by following these tips:
Twice a week
- Check the pH level. The water should be slightly alkaline and have a pH between 7.2 and 7.6, as this is the best level for chlorine to be effective.
- Check the chlorine level, to ensure bacteria and algae are being eliminated.
- Check the skimmer basket is clean of debris and dirt so this dirt does not end up back in the pool.
Once a week
- Do a shock treatment, in the evenings. These can be bought from a pool shop and will raise the level of chlorine in your pool, destroy germs and improve the appearance of your pool. Click here to read more on keeping your swimming pool water crystal clear. Ask an employee in the sales department for more information, or contact us.
- Add algaecide, in order to control algae from growing in your pool. It is best to do this the morning after you do the shock treatment. Ensure you get a good quality algaecide, or else your pool tiles will get damaged and a swimming pool tile repair will be necessary.
- Add ‘Metal Out’. Tiny deposits of metal are sometimes found in pools, ‘Metal Out’ will ensure that these metal particles are destroyed.
- Add clarifier, which will clear up cloudy water and keep your pool looking clear and sparkly. Clarifier also helps with water filtration, as it causes tiny particles (that are too small to be removed by the filtration system) to group together and form larger particles that won’t get through the filtration system.
Monthly
- Check the calcium level, which should be at just the right balance. If the pool water contains too much calcium, scale formation will occur, whereas if it is too low, corrosion will occur. Take a sample of pool water to a pool shop for them to test this for you.
Mid-season
- Clean swimming pool filters
- The Pool Team can come out and inspect your pool mid-season to ensure everything is running as it should be.
Don’t Sweat It
The Pool Team is a specialist, wholesale pool company. We can offer you a commercial or residential swimming pool service, to areas in and around Johannesburg, and we can also perform maintenance checks for you to prevent problems or ensure there aren’t already some existing ones.
We can also supply you with a wide variety of quality pool products, wherever you are in the world, to suit your needs and budget. Whether you need a concrete swimming pool repair, fiberglass swimming pool repair, gunite swimming pool repair, inground swimming pool repair, or any other type of swimming pool repair or renovation, we can fix it and have you back to doing your laps in no time!