Weather begins to heat up. Kids asking "Can we set up the pool?" almost everyday. It got so hot one of our kids decides to start assembling the pool without any assistance. I get home and it's 2/3 done. Another 2 days goes by and it's still unfinished, still 2/3 done. Leaves and dust are beginning to gather in and around it.
Might as well finish it up. Stand up the legs, install the pump and hoses, sweep up the dirt and leaves, and begin filling it up with water. Our water bill is going to be so high this month. An inch of water and the kiddies are all dressed up in their swim gear. Alright...go ahead and go in there.
While they're splashing away I'm going to put them to work. "Can you stretch out the pool so the wrinkles are all flat?" "If you feel any bumps or rocks underneath the pool let me know so we can get them out. Don't want the pool to get any holes and ruin summer!" In their eagerness to set it all up, they neglected to sweep the floor prior to spreading out the pool membrane. Ahh, all the pebbles and twigs are out and the pool is filling up.
A few hours later, it's all done. Pump is pumping away, circulating and filtering the water. Kids are enjoying it every chance they get. Right when they get home from school - BOOM! Into the pool they go. It's a joy to hear the squeaks of laughter, the splashes of water, and see the smiles on their faces. It's funny how a little bit of water and some sun can be so much fun. Before the pool, just to be able to turn on the hose and spray each other made them laugh so much.
Might as well finish it up. Stand up the legs, install the pump and hoses, sweep up the dirt and leaves, and begin filling it up with water. Our water bill is going to be so high this month. An inch of water and the kiddies are all dressed up in their swim gear. Alright...go ahead and go in there.
While they're splashing away I'm going to put them to work. "Can you stretch out the pool so the wrinkles are all flat?" "If you feel any bumps or rocks underneath the pool let me know so we can get them out. Don't want the pool to get any holes and ruin summer!" In their eagerness to set it all up, they neglected to sweep the floor prior to spreading out the pool membrane. Ahh, all the pebbles and twigs are out and the pool is filling up.
A few hours later, it's all done. Pump is pumping away, circulating and filtering the water. Kids are enjoying it every chance they get. Right when they get home from school - BOOM! Into the pool they go. It's a joy to hear the squeaks of laughter, the splashes of water, and see the smiles on their faces. It's funny how a little bit of water and some sun can be so much fun. Before the pool, just to be able to turn on the hose and spray each other made them laugh so much.
Pool Maintenance | Testing Kit | pH reducer | Chlorine tablets | John Gamboa
Now they've got the pool. But maintaining the pool take discipline. Test the water. pH and chlorine levels have to be maintained and kept stable. The filter must filter and the pump has to pump. If the pH is too high, you must add a pH reducer chemical and vice versa. Add pH increaser if it's too low. The chlorine has to consistently be high enough to kill germs and bacteria but still be comfortable to swim in. Test kits are available that are easy to use and read. When debris gets in and settles to the bottom, you must vacuum which will fill up the filter very quickly so you have to make sure you have extra filters. If the water gets cloudy or green, there's chemical treatment and process for that too.
It's some work to keep a pool clean and safe but in the end it's all worthwhile. Fun in the sun at home. Pool, family, bar-b-que. Life is good.
It's some work to keep a pool clean and safe but in the end it's all worthwhile. Fun in the sun at home. Pool, family, bar-b-que. Life is good.
Pool Water Chlorine/Bromine and pH Level Test Kit | John Gamboa
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