Water Chemical Maintenance, and Checking Pool Chemicals 

  • Chlorine – maintain
  • Chloramines – maintain
  • Total Chlorine (includes Chloramines) – maintain
  • pH (Potential Hydrogen) – maintain
  • TA (Total Alkalinity) – maintain
  • Calcium Hardness (Water Hardness) – check (this is a startup chemical)
  • Cyanuric Acid (Stabilizer / Conditioner) – check (this is a startup chemical)
  • Temperature (For pH Factor Calculation) – check
  • Saturation Index (Calcium Precipitation Point) – check
  • Salt Content – maintained on saltwater pools
  • Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) – check

Pool Equipment Checks 

  • Skimmer baskets checked and emptied
  • Pump strainer baskets checked and emptied
  • Filter backwashing monthly for DE Filters and weekly for Sand Filters
  • Sweep debris bags checked and emptied
  • Sweep finger screen / wall screen checked and cleaned
  • Sweep operation checked
  • Valves monitored / maintained for suction and circulation adjustments

Pool Cleaning 

  • Brush walls and steps
  • Brush spa
  • Net pool surface and pool bottom
  • Hose Vacuum
  • Leaf Vacuum