up:: Systems MOC
owner:: @Niko

Pool Maintenance Overview

Goals:

• Chlorine 0.5-1.0 ppm
• No Algae bloom
• Tame algae under plaster
• Swimmable year round

Pool Masters:

• @Ryan, @Kevin?
• ToDo:: Ask Flock who wants to be a Pool Master
• Q:: What is the reward for being pool Pool Master?

Routine Maintenance Schedule

Tracking done on whiteboard in pool shed

• Brush: Entire Pool weekly with metal brush
• Chemicals: Chlorine Check Weekly (Sundays)
• Backwash: 2-4 weeks (Check Pressure Gauge)
• Fill Water: As needed (Maintain level above tile)

Tracking with Whiteboard

ToDo:: Insert Photo of Whiteboard

Columns

• Date:
• Who
• Chlorine Level
• Chems added
• Backwash

Guides

How To - Backwash

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1. Make Sure Pump is Off
2. Adjust Valve from default - "Filter" to "Backwash"
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3. Turn on pump
4. Watch backwash out side of pool shed and wait until water becomes "clearish" 1-2 min
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5. Turn off pump
6. Adjust valve to "Rinse"
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7. Turn On Pump
8. Wait 30 seconds for sand filter to settle
9. Turn off pump
10. Adjust valve back to default position "Filter"
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How To - Pool Chems

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1. Get Test Kit
2. Rinse smaller test vial
3. Fill with water to line
4. Add 5 drops chemical 1
5. Compare color to determine chlorine levels - Target 1ppm

Seasonal Schedule

Spring - Start Of Season

• Designate Pool Boys & Girls
• Reset White Board
• Pool RX
  • Balance chemicals
  • Clean to best of ability
  • Backwash
  • Add Pool RX
  • Mark Date of install in La Finka Calendar.

Summer

• Have fun in the pool

Fall

• 6 months after start Pool RX Add Booster

Winter

• Minimize leaves in the area to reduce pool cleaning