Clyde J. Whitmire Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Eliminate drain suction hazards: Inspect pools daily to ensure drain covers are in good condition and securely attached. Do not operate shallow (less than 18 inches) pools with a single main drain suction outlet. Post a sign: “WARNING — To prevent serious injury, do not allow children in swimming pool if drain cover is broken or missing.” In the event of a fecal accident: Instruct pool users to exit the pool; close the pool (24-hour minimum closure) and remove as much fecal material as possible from the pool. Vacuum the pool and direct waste to a sewer system and not through pool filtration system (disinfect vacuum before reuse). Raise free chlorine residual to 20.0 ppm with pH 7.2 – 7.5 and maintain overnight. Operate filtration system for 3 or 4 turnovers, then backwash. If spa, hot tub, or wading pool is contaminated, drain the pool at this point. Disinfect the filter tank and media with a 20:1 solution of sodium hypochlorite; (alternative: for diatomaceous earth or cartridge filters, replace media or cartridge element). Restart filtration system and neutralize any excessively high residual chlorine with sodium thiosulfate or allow to return to 5 ppm free chlorine. Balance pool water and reopen the pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessia Hayden Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thanks for giving these tips to pools. I have two younger kids I will definitely take care for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccirillo Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Oh it was an informative session. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnxd Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Thank you! very useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryArcher Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Thanks for sharing the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcoast Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 These tips are very useful, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcohall Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 I think it very informative tips, whoever love to spend time in pool should surely keep this tips in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurHolo Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Thanks for your tips. I can add two more: - you can use tennis ball to absorb oils left in the water (lotions, hair products, natural skin oils) - regular baking soda might work as sodium bicarbonate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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