Inground Swimming Pool tips

Water circulation is key. Bacteria and algae find it more difficult to thrive in moving water. Moving water also maximizes the sanitizer's effectiveness. We recommend circulating the water during daylight hours, for at least 10 hours.

Clean filters make clean pools. And it's easy to tell when a filter needs backwashing. When the pressure gauge gets 8 or 10 psi above the manufacturer's recommendation, you have a job to do. Filter elements should also be chemically cleaned with regularity, to remove oils and deeply embedded debris. A filter is an important line of defense against debris, as well as microbes like algae and bacteria.

Installing a large capacity cartridge filter can eliminate the need to backwash. Filter cartridges can simply be removed and cleaned with a garden hose and a brush. That can save you up to 2,500 gallons of water every season, or 20.000 glasses of drinking water! That's important everywhere and critical where water is scarce. Changing water also means re-balancing the chemistry in your pool. And that's something no pool owner really looks forward to.

Brush areas that are hard to reach. Robotic, pool cleaners do an excellent job, but many pools have spots that are difficult to reach. Brush and vacuum those spots by hand once per week to prevent algae and microbes from taking hold. With a good pool cleaner, it should take just a few minutes of your time.

Compared to booster pump driven pressure cleaners, a Hayward® TigerShark robotic cleaner could be the best investment you make for your pool. It uses no more energy than a 100 watt light bulb — paying for itself in as little as one pool season, depending on where you live.

Hayward robotic cleaners operate independently, even when the rest of your pool system is shut down. The on-board computer calculates the size and shape of the pool for the most efficient cleaning pattern and cleans the average pool in just 90 minutes. It cleans the bottom and climbs and scrubs the walls up to the tile line. When they're finished picking up everything from sticks to organic material as small as 9 microns, they're also smart enough to shut themselves off. They're easier to clean than other "bag filter" systems. With our patented filter cartridge system, just remove and rinse with a garden hose.

Did you know that your pool pump is typically the second or third largest energy consumer after your home's air conditioner? Replacing it with a multi-speed, energy efficient pump can save up to 75% on your pool operating costs, when combining it with Hayward® controls. And that can put as much as $1,200 back in your pocket every year. . You may also be eligible for an energy efficiency rebate from your local electrical utility, for even more savings!

Test two or three times a week, if you don't have an automated testing system in place. It helps to prevent really big problems later. pH and sanitizer levels are the most critical. Testing helps you understand variables like bather load and weather conditions that affect the water. You should also have a water sample tested by a pool professional once a month.