Under the Weather: Adjusting your pool for less-than-perfect weather
Is your pool under the weather? If you’ve experienced less-than-perfect weather, your pool is bound to be negatively impacted. Severe storms create flooding and other challenges for homeowners. Once the storms subside and priority projects are completed, you’ll want to assess the damage to your pool.
Adjusting your pool to weather-related changes is critical for protecting your investment, efficiently operating your pool, and extending the life of your pool. Like all the other areas of your home, your pool will likely need some TLC.
Tips for Adjusting Your Pool to the Weather.
Proper pool maintenance is essential for a good pool experience and it’s never more important than when severe weather hits. With proper pool maintenance, you’ll be able to weather anything Mother Nature dishes out. Here are tips for adjusting your pool for less-than-perfect weather:
Weather Condition |
Effect on Pool |
Solution |
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Too Much Rain
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Water chemistry diluted | Adjust chemistry, salt level |
| Corrosion of metal and plaster | Maintain proper chemistry | |
| Overflowing water | Consider draining some water | |
| Equipment flooded | Be sure your pool equipment area is set up for good drainage.
Remove all water from area and dry out all equipment. Reposition equipment for safe operation. |
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| Cloudy water, contamination | Superchlorinate until free chlorine remains, Adjust chemistry | |
| Heavy debris load | Clean debris from pool, deck, skimmer basket, pump basket | |
| Structural damage | Inspect pool for cracks, leaks, instability | |
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High Winds
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Water evaporates | Add water, consider a pool cover |
| Water chemistry concentrated | Adjust chemistry, salt level | |
| Wind-blown debris | Remove debris, run filtration system, clean filters | |
| Heat loss | Run heater, deck jets | |
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Too Much Sun
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Hot pool water | Run heat pump to cool water |
| Water evaporates | Add water, consider a pool cover | |
| Water chemistry concentrated | Adjust chemistry, salt level | |
| Undesirable organisms multiply | Rebalance chemistry, salt level | |
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Freezing Temperatures
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Cold pool water | Winterize pool |
| Cover pool | ||
| Pool cracks | Consider indoor pool in climates subject to freezing | |
Flooded Pool Recovery Tips from Hayward Consult with your local pool professional for advice specific to your pool, climate, and location.
Weekly Maintenance Tips.
Proper pool maintenance is essential for a good pool experience. Whatever the weather conditions, you’ll want to thoroughly clean and check your pool on a weekly basis during the swimming season. This will ensure clean and safe swimming water and a positive pool experience, regardless of the weather.
- Skim and remove leaves and debris
- Brush dirt on sides and bottom
- Vacuum floor, walls and coves
- Clean skimmer for maximum efficiency
- Clean and maintain filter
- Run pump every day to filter water and maintain the circulation system
- Test pool water and shock as needed to maintain cleanliness
Seasonal Maintenance Tips.
When warm weather signals the beginning of the swimming season in your area, it’s time to open your pool! This involves uncovering the pool, removing dirt and debris, reconnecting pool equipment, adding water to the pool, and shocking it.
At the end of the swimming season in cool climates, be sure to close your pool to maintain it in good condition and to increase the life of the pool. Cover your pool to keep out leaves and other debris during the winter months.
In mild climates, it may not be necessary to close your pool. Continue routine maintenance on a reduced schedule, if you aren’t closing your pool for the season.
If you’ve experienced less-than-perfect weather, you can minimize the damage by adjusting your pool to weather-related changes. Maximize your investment by properly maintaining your swimming pool. Contact your local Hayward Dealer for professional advice, the finest pool products, and pool service to extend the life of your pool. Quality, advanced Hayward equipment will help to reduce the maintenance required to operate your pool and will ensure your family’s enjoyment, whatever the weather brings.
