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Testing your pool water regularly is an essential part of pool maintenance. Hy-Clor make it easy to keep your pool in prime condition, thanks to their quality range of pool products and free pool water testing app. We’re sharing advice on how to get your pool water in shape for the summer season.
Tip: Did you know you can also take a pool-water sample to your local Bunnings and use the free in-store water testing kiosk? To find out more, visit our pool water testing service page.
The first step is to ensure your pool water is balanced; this will help your pool sanitiser to work more effectively and it will also reduce the overall maintenance required. Pool water balance has four basic components – total alkalinity, pH, calcium hardness and stabiliser – and you need to keep within their required levels. As a guide, your pool’s pH should be between 7.2 and 7.6; AquaChek’s Free Chlorine Test Strips will you keep track of this. The majority of pools in Australia will need the pH lowered, which can be done by using Hy-Clor pH Decreaser (Dry Acid).
Once the water is balanced, you will need to sanitise your pool. Chlorine is the most commonly used sanitiser, available in tablet, granular powder, liquid or chlorine gas (produced by a salt-water chlorinator) forms. Hy-Clor’s 3-in-1 Granular Chlorine Concentrate is a popular choice, as it has an inbuilt stabiliser that helps protect it from the sun’s UV rays, extending the life of the free chlorine.
Your pool’s chlorine demand will fluctuate as a result of the weather and use. For example, the more swimmers in your pool, the more demand on your sanitiser to kill germs and bacteria that are brought in. During the peak swimming season, it is recommended to Super-Shock your pool every couple of weeks to raise your free chlorine levels so that they sit between 1–3ppm (parts per million).
Long hot summers can open your pool to stubborn algae blooms. You can tackle these fast (and help prevent them from returning) with a high-strength algaecide, such as Hy-Clor’s Super Algaecide. This formula is suitable for both chlorine and salt pools, and it won’t cloud your water.
Lastly, to give your pool that extra sparkle, we recommend adding a pool clarifier. A clarifier helps bind small particles together, allowing them to be captured in your filter. Hy-Clor Water Clarifier is a go-to product for many pool owners, and comes available in liquid or tablet form.
For details on the free Hy-Clor app, visit hyclor.com.au/mobile-app.
When using pool chemicals, always follow the instructions, wear the appropriate safety equipment and store products out of the reach of children and pets
Check out the rest of the Hy-Clor products online or in-store.
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Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
