Changing sand, quickly detecting water leaks, assessing the condition of your liner… several preventive actions will save you unnecessary headaches and optimize your swimming quality during the summer months. Our team will guide you wisely in this identification activity or will proceed with your request.
Sand change
The water quality of your swimming pool largely depends on sand filtration. The grains of sand retain deposits and impurities of all kinds. Its maintenance and possible replacement are essential to the quality of your water.
Regular backwashing, commonly called “backwash”, as well as sand descaling (sand cleaner) annually or every two years are enough to keep your sand in good condition for a while. Depending on the hardness of your water, the regularity of maintenance, etc., your sand can have a lifespan of between three and seven years.
Grains of sand wear out over time and lose their effectiveness. Certain signs may alert you: lower flow rate from the discharge nozzles even after backwashing; pool water often cloudy or green; sand that doesn’t flow easily through your fingers when you grab a handful from the container.
You can replace the sand yourself quite easily. However, to avoid problems and waste of time, arrange a maintenance visit with your swimming pool specialist; Once there, he will be able to assess the condition of your pool liner and thus prevent unwanted water leaks.
Detecting a water leak
Water leaks can cause significant damage to your pool liner and structure. Better find them quickly!
Signs to watch out for: water level dropping abnormally during the summer; very low level after a very snowy winter. In summer, to validate that the drop in water is simply due to evaporation, place a container with water and indicate the level, also mark the water level of your swimming pool. If that of the pool descends faster than that of the container, the risk of leaking is quite probable. You must then act quickly by checking the joints and connections of the system. Fortunately, your pool specialist knows this and can act quickly.
Liner evaluation
A good quality vinyl liner has, on average, a lifespan of between 12 and 15 years. By monitoring the progress of the wear of your canvas, especially when it reaches around ten years, you save yourself a lot of hassle and, moreover, you can save money for its replacement.
Indications of the degradation of your liner: The pattern visibly fades or disappears completely; vinyl becomes rough to the touch and dries out; a tear seems imminent…
Prevention: three checks in one visit!
Do you believe that one or other of these conditions currently prevails in your home? Do not wait unnecessarily for the situation to degenerate, contact us without delay, we will be able to carry out the three important preventive checks, and advise you judiciously if necessary, to ensure a pleasant and hassle-free swimming season.