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September 29, 2015 by Cummins Management

Quick Tips To Keep Your Pool Clean

At the end of a long work week, the last thing you want to do is do more chores. The reality of having a pool is that it requires a bit of maintenance here and there. If you neglect your pool, it will end up costing you more in the long run. The easiest and best way to maintain your pool throughout the year is to hire a reliable and affordable pool service company to conduct regular pool cleaning services. But if you want to keep your pool looking clean throughout the week or if you have a party tomorrow, these are some quick and easy steps you can take to make sure you pool always stays clean and healthy!

1.) If you see any leaves or similar debris, try to remove the objects daily. This prevents the debris from getting caught in the drain or the filter.

2.) Clean the skimmer regularly.

3.) Make sure the correct pH levels are in the water. You can use at-home kits, or also call your local pool serviceman to test the water.

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4.) Keep the surrounding areas of the pool or spa in good condition. Also, clean and repair the tiles If you notice any cracks or breaks, please call your pool serviceman right away.

5.) Make sure the water levels in the pool are at appropriate levels. Too high or too low of water levels can damage your equipment.

6.) Check the expiration dates on chemicals for your pool, and store the chemicals in dry, secure areas.

7.) Vacuum the pol regularly for san, debris, dirt, etc.

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8.) Check regularly that your equipment is in good shape. Any cracks, tears or breaks should be checked out by a pool expert.

As always, there are many ways you can regularly check and maintain your pool on your own. Regular checks are the best way to save money in the long run on maintenance. Your local pool experts are happy to come by and ensure all of your equipment and chemicals are in good shape.

Do you have any great tips to keep your pool healthy all year long?

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August 20, 2015 by Cummins Management

How To Open Your Pool After Winter!

It’s been a long and cold winter here in Sydney, and while the warm weather is still on its way, we should all be thinking about how this change will affect our pools. Your pool may have been covered or neglected all winter, and now is the time to shake off the dust and bring you pool back to life. We have come up with a list of a few simple tasks that will keep your pool looking healthy and clean all summer long.

As always, checking your pool, equipment and water chemistry are an important first step. If you see anything unusual, you should bring it to the attention of a pool servicemen to correctly and safely diagnose the situation. After checking the general health of your pool, you can start preparing your pool to be open!

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First, we should check the safety of the pool chemical levels. Just like you would check the expiration on an old can in the back of your cupboard, make sure to check the expiration date on the pool chemicals. If any pool chemicals are expired, throw it away to avoid confusion later on. For the chemicals you are keeping, make sure the lids and containers are all closed tightly. During this step, make sure your chemicals are not stored or placed near your children, and that they are stored in a dry and well ventilated place. For extra safety, don’t store liquid chemicals above powder/solid chemicals and don’t store oxidizers next to acids. This is the first step to ensuring your chemicals are safe to reopen your pool.

The next step is to check your equipment. If you see anything unusual or out of place, it is best and safest to contact a pool expert to address the issue to avoid further problems. To do this, you can visually inspect the pool pumps and filters for cracks and breaks. You can check the drainage area near the equipment and the pressure gauge found on the filter. You should also check the electrical wiring with the equipment for fraying. Again, if you see anything broken, cracked, frayed or burnt, please contact a pool technician for the best and most efficient diagnosis and results.

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After we check the pool equipment and deem it all safe to continue, we can get to opening our pool! To clean up the areas outside the pool to prevent any unnecessary debris, we can trim the trees and bushes around the swimming pool area. If you have a pool cover protecting your pool over the winter, which is highly recommended, the next step would be to clean off the water and debris from the top of the pool cover. Once the top is cleaned, we can remove the pool cover and allow the pool cover to dry. After the pool cover is thoroughly dry, we can roll up the cover and store in a dry place to make sure the pool cover is well-maintained for many winter seasons to come. Finally, we will inspect the pool for any abnormalities or cracks, fill the pool up with water and clean any debris from the pool.

The final step to properly opening up your pool is to test the pool water and chemical balance. It’s recommended to have a pool serviceman perform a complete check and chemical balance to ensure your pool’s chemicals are up to date and at the appropriate levels. But if you’d like to do it yourself, we recommend testing the pool water for pH, Metals, Chlorine, Calcium Hardness and Total Alkalinity. Pour necessary chemicals at a short distance from the pool water, and after pouring, you can test the pool water for a balanced water chemistry. After this, you can turn your pool on, and wait 24-48 hours before entering the pool.

Once all of the above steps and precautions are taken, you are now ready to open your swimming pool! Make sure to call a pool expert if you have any problems or difficulties. Your local pool technician will be able to answer your questions and recommend the best next steps. Now it’s time to enjoy the sun and enjoy your swimming pool.

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March 16, 2015 by Cummins Management

The Easiest Thing You Can Do To Lower Your Costs of Maintaining Your Pool

The secret to a healthy pool is regular, routine maintenance, but cleaning your pool doesn’t have to be as difficult as you may think. Every pool has its own unique needs, which is why we recommend you consult with a pool expert on tricky situations, but there are little things you can do every now and then to ensure your pool stays pristine and healthy all year round. These three tips can also help lower your costs of maintaining your pool, as well.

1.)  Skim Debris & Clean Out Baskets

Skimming your pool for debris and cleaning out the strainer baskets is hands down the easiest thing you can do to keep your pool clean and healthy. Skimming your pool can drastically cut down the amount of chlorine you need to put into your pool, which subsequently cuts down on your maintenance costs. Cleaning out the strainer baskets increases the circulation of your pool, as well. Doing these two things once a week will help maintain your pool’s pristine look for longer.

2.) Clean The Filter

There are three different type of pool filters: sand, diatomaceous earth and cartridge. Each of these filters require their own professional procedures, but you can maintain your particular filter by cleaning it out every other week. You don’t need to clean out the filter very often as it’s actually unhealthy for the filter to be cleaned more than recommended. Periodically cleaning it out is a great way to keep your filter and your pool healthy and clean!

3.) Check and Maintain the Water Level

During swimming season, your pool can lose a lot of water through general use and wear and tear. It’s important to keep the water level above the skimmer, otherwise the pump could get damaged. A great time to check your water levels is while you’re cleaning out debris with your skimmer. If the water level is below the skimmer, use your water hose to fill your pool back up to safe levels.

These tips are easy to do on your own and will help keep costs down on maintaining your pool all year round! While we recommend regular professional maintenance, these three simple tasks will ensure your pool will remain clean and healthy in between services.

Contact us today for more tips or for a free quote on our pool services throughout the Sydney area! 

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