DIY Orlando Pool Repair and Care ~ Step 1: Add Water
One of the most important things in maintaining your pool is keeping the water at the proper level. For most pools the correct water …
DIY Orlando Pool Repair and Care ~ Step 2: Test Water
With internet access and test strips, you can now perform swimming pool water tests at home in seconds. This eliminates the need to take …
DIY Orlando Pool Repair and Care ~ Step 3: Empty Skimmer
Near the perimeter of your pool you should have one or perhaps two (typically white) skimmer lids. Lift the lid, pull out the skimmer …
DIY Orlando Pool Repair and Care ~ Step 4: Vacuum
If you have an automatic vacuum with a leaf bag or container, turn off the pump and empty the bag or container. If you …
DIY Orlando Pool Repair and Care ~ Step 5: Brush Walls
Attach the pool brush to the pole and brush the walls, steps, and areas that are hard to reach for the auto vacuum. Brush …
DIY Orlando Pool Repair and Care ~ Step 6: Skim Surface
Skim the pool water surface using a net. As you make your way around the pool, move the net from the wall out to …
DIY Orlando Pool Repair and Care ~ Step 7: Empty Pump Basket
Steps to Empty Pump Basket: Turn pump off at the timer. Unscrew the clear lid on the pump. Empty the pump basket and be …
DIY Orlando Pool Repair and Care ~ Step 8: Clean Filter
Proper filtration will take care of cloudy water and rapid algae growth. The more filtration the better, especially when the water gets warm. For …
DIY Orlando Pool Repair and Care ~ Step 9: Adjust Pool Chemistry
Take your written test results from Step 2: Test Water and enter them into the Water Balance Calculator. If you do not know the …
