Table of contents:
- First stage
- First week of operation
- Factors affecting water quality
- Mechanical filtration
- Chemical cleaning
- Safety
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- First stage
- First week of operation
- Factors affecting water quality
- Mechanical filtration
-
Chemical cleaning
- Disinfection
- PH control
- Prevention of algae infestation
- Coagulation
- Safety
First stage
At the beginning of the season or after the installation of the pool (before the start of operation), water samples are taken and submitted for analysis to a specialized laboratory. At this stage, samples are taken at two points: before the filters and after the filters.
Then the analysis is carried out regularly, and the number of samples increases to three - a study of water from the pool itself is added.
Based on the conclusion of the laboratory, recommendations are developed for the integrated application of all types of water purification, including making adjustments to the current scheme.
Before filling the pool with water, the walls and bottom must be treated with algicide. This prevents algae infestation. The first chemical treatment is done after filling the pool.
First week of operation
The pool is filled with water to the operating level determined by the position of the skimmer (cut-in, mounted or floating).
Primary disinfection of water is carried out with chlorine-containing preparations. The starting dose is calculated based on the total water volume and the recommended free chlorine content as well as the optimum pH level. The dosage is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and the parameters are controlled using testers.
The first week, control is done daily.
Factors affecting water quality
During the use of the pool, its biological pollution occurs. Hair, skin particles, secretions enter the water from a person. Plant spores and insects enter naturally. Bacteria and viruses are everywhere.
If the pool is open, then fallen leaves or flower petals can fly into it. There is also the usual dust and dirt. Therefore, cleaning should be done regularly.
Mechanical filtration
Primary or preliminary cleaning can be carried out with a skimmer. For example, a bucket-shaped mesh filter is placed in the tank of a mounted skimmer, which retains debris.
The main stage of cleaning falls on the filtering device. This type of cleaning is carried out daily and does not depend on the intensity of use.
The mode of operation of the FU is selected so that the entire volume of water is purified twice. For water temperatures above 24 ° C - three times. The operating time of filters can be up to 12 hours, in some cases (with some types of chemical cleaning) - it can be around the clock.
Mechanical cleaning of the surface of the bottom and walls (without draining the water) is carried out using a bottom vacuum cleaner. It is connected to the skimmer, which is then switched on to the regular cleaning mode.
The filters are cleaned when the pressure gauge readings are higher than the recommended pressure value specified in the manufacturer's instructions. After using the bottom pump, the FU must be washed. Filter flushing is controlled visually - by the transparency of the water discharged into the sewer.
Chemical cleaning
This type is more complex and has 4 types of processing:
- disinfection;
- pH control;
- preventing algae contamination of water;
- removal of microscopic solids (coagulation).
Disinfection
In addition to the "shock" treatment at the beginning of operation, the water is regularly disinfected.
The most common reagent methods are chlorination and treatment with active oxygen (by the way, both types are generally widely used for disinfection). Of these, chlorination is more readily available. In addition, it has a more stable effect over time.
Another reagent treatment method, bromination, is not suitable for open reservoirs.
Ozonation gives very good results, but has a short-term effect. In addition, the use of "technical" ozonation is limited by the high cost of equipment and the extreme danger to humans of such a powerful oxidant as ozone (even in small concentrations).
PH control
Reagent disinfection methods change the acidity level (pH). The level is adjusted using drugs that change the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH + or pH-).
Prevention of algae infestation
Conventional decontamination has little resistance to algae growth. Turbid water, plaque on the walls, unpleasant odor, favorable breeding ground for bacteria, increased load on filters - all this is a consequence of the appearance of algae.
In addition to the primary treatment with algicide of the pool itself, it must be additionally added to the water.
Coagulation
All mechanical cleaning filters have a certain threshold for the minimum size of the captured particles. The smallest fractions get into the water and are especially noticeable under artificial lighting with a pronounced direction of the light flux. The use of coagulants allows you to bind microscopic fractions and increase them to a size that filters respond to.
Important! The natural loss of water must be compensated for by adding fresh water, otherwise the concentration of chemicals will constantly increase. It is recommended to add about 3% fresh water of the pool volume daily.
Safety
All chemical preparations for water purification are in concentrated form. Storage and work with them must be carried out in compliance with safety requirements.
Any contact with the skin, contact with mucous membranes, in the eyes can cause significant harm to health. In such cases, it is necessary to rinse these areas in running water, and in case of severe damage, go to the hospital.
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