How to deal with changing weather for outdoor swimming pools
For outdoor swimming pools，how to deal with changing weather?Here are some tips for your reference.
1. Handling Rain and Heavy Rain
(1) Quickly add chlorine to stabilize water quality: Rainwater washes away air pollutants and algae spores into the pool water, rapidly consuming residual chlorine and causing the water to turn green. Sufficient chlorine preparations (such as calcium hypochlorite or trichloroisocyanuric acid) should be added immediately after heavy rain.
(2) Timely removal of debris: Strong winds and heavy rains can easily blow fallen leaves, branches, etc., into the pool. The tannins in the leaves will darken the pool water and consume a large amount of chlorine. These should be removed promptly with a net, and a vacuum cleaner should be used if necessary.
(3) Check the drainage system: Ensure that surrounding drainage ditches are unobstructed to prevent backflow during heavy rains or waterlogging of the equipment.
2. Handling Drastic Temperature Changes
(1) Adjust filtration time: Increased water temperature accelerates microbial growth. The filtration system can be operated using the formula "Filtration time = Water temperature (°C) ÷ 2" (e.g., run for 15 hours daily at 30°C).
(2) Strengthen disinfection management: Disinfectants decompose faster at high temperatures, so the frequency of dosing should be increased or the salt chlorine generator should be put into automatic chlorine production.
(3) Antifreeze protection (cold regions): Before winter arrives, drain the water from pipes and pumps, or inject non-toxic antifreeze; "antifreeze floats" can be placed in the pool to absorb the pressure of ice expansion.
3. Physical Protection Measures
(1) Install pool covers or Movable sun room, Movable sun room: These have an openable/closable structure, providing shelter from wind and rain while retaining natural light.
(2) Intelligent Covering System: Automatically opening and closing shading/waterproof covers reduce fallen leaves and evaporation.
(3) Waterproof and Moisture-proof Equipment: Electrical equipment such as distribution boxes and blowers are fitted with moisture-proof covers, and circuit interfaces are sealed.
