02 Apr Pool Care After Spring Rain Showers

Austin and Central Texas have seen rain off and on throughout the last few months and it looks like we’re going to continue to have rain on and off for the next few weeks. As you’ve likely noticed, rainwater clouds pool water. There are several steps you can take after a spring rain shower to help get your pool ready for swimming.

#1: Adjust Pool Water Level

Added rain can increase the water in your swimming pool. Drain any additional water to bring the water level back down to the center of the top tile or skimmer throat. Note: If you have a working swimming pool overflow line then you get to skip this step.

#2: Check Circulation and Filtration

It is particularly important that check your circulatory system and make sure that the water is flowing smoothly through your equipment and back to your swimming pool. To do this, make sure your skimmer baskets are clean, that your filter pump basket is clear of debris, and check your filter pressure to make sure it is not higher than normal. (If your filter pressure is high, backwash it and add DE if necessary.)

#3: Test Chlorine and pH

After you’ve made certain that your pool equipment is in good working order, test your chemicals. The pH is likely to have been impacted by the rains. It is important that the pH be close to 7.4 or 7.5 to ensure that your chlorine is effective because pH of rainwater could be 8.0 or higher, rendering your chlorine ineffective. Specifically, a pH of 8.0 will make 90% of your free chlorine useless at fighting algae and clearing your pool water. If your pH is high, add acid to lower the pH and get your chlorine doing its job again. Also, make sure you have enough free chlorine working in the water. Industry standard is 2-4 ppm minimum. If your swimming pool water is really cloudy you may need to shock or super chlorinate to “zap” or oxidize the algae starting to form in the water. This may be time to call Crystal Clear Pools and Spas. Note: You will need to have your TA between 80-120 for your pH to be stabilized.

#4: Run Pool Equipment

Once your pool circulation, filtration, and chemistry are back in working order, you should be able to clear your pool water by running your equipment.

It is important to note that the time for your filter to clear the water will depend significantly on the type of filter that you have.

• DE Filter: If you have a DE filter it could be a matter of hours (1-4 micron filtration).
• Cartridge Filter: If you have a cartridge filter it could be a couple of days (12-18 micron filtration).
• Sand Filter: If you have a sand filter it can be several more days (20-30 micron filtration).

If you think your equipment is not working properly or your pool water has been cloudy for too long, Crystal Clear Pools and Spas is just a phone call away at (512) 339-9304.

About Crystal Clear Pools and Spas

With over 32 years serving Central Texas, Crystal Clears and Spas provides a superior experience in pool repair, pool cleaning, pool renovation, and pool maintenance. Our swimming pool and spa services extend to most communities in the Greater Austin area, including Buda, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Kyle, Lakeway, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Westlake, and other surrounding areas.

Whether you need a new swimming pool, want to renovate an old pool, or are looking for an immaculate pool cleaning, we’re the experts to call. Our goal at Crystal Clear Pools and Spas is to make it so that all you need to do is swim, relax, and enjoy! We are thrilled to make service calls to provide premier quality pool cleaning and system maintenance wherever and whenever you need us.

Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for information on keeping your swimming pool ready for fun with ideas for pool parties, pool maintenance, pool safety, and pool exercise along with a few pictures of cute animals swimming in pools.

Call Today to Meet with a Crystal Clear Pools and Spas Swimming Pool Specialist (512) 339-9304 and EXPERIENCE THE CLEAR DIFFERENCE!

How Can We Help?

What Can We Help You With?

Pool Cleaning
Pool Inspections
Chemical Balance
Preventative
Vacation Service
One-Time Cleaning
Pool Inspections
Drain and Clean

Filtration
Lighting
Heaters
Automation
Structural
Leak Detection and Repair

Resurface
Skimmer Replacement
Tile and Coping
Crack Repair
Waterproofing
Concrete Deck Overlays

Variable Speed Pumps
LED Lighting
High Efficiency Heaters
Solar Heaters
Heat Pumps
Pool Covers