Here are our top tips for properly treating your pool water and making sure it is clean and safe to use for everyone.
Before treating your pool water, it's important to know what chemicals you need, what to do first and the readings to look out for to maintain the correct chemical balance. Keeping the chemical levels balanced will keep the water cleaner for longer and safer for users.
What chemicals do I need for my Bestway pool?
The main pool chemical you need is a sanitiser such as chlorine or bromine. You use this keep the water safe from bacteria and organic matter that can quickly turn your water.
You may also need a pH increase or reducer, alkalinity increase and an algaecide.
What chemical levels should I look for?
- Total Alkalinity - 80‑120 ppm
- pH levels - 7.2‑7.6
- Free Chlorine - 1-3 ppm
What should I do before using my pool?
When a pool has been filled with fresh water, it needs a shock dose. A shock dose is giving your pool water a much stronger dose of chlorine that usual. This is done with granules, not tablets. See our pool chemical guide for more tips on shock dosing your pool water.
What should I do after this?
Once your pool water has had a shock dose, wait at least 24H for the chlorine to work. The next day, you can look at Total Alkalinity levels and make sure they are in range. Any chemicals you might need are available from our website.
Final top tips:
- Maintain adequate water treatment to prolong the life of the water
- Encourage showering before using the pool
- Use a skimmer net to remove dirt and debris
- Refer to our Pool Chemical Guide
- Cover the pool when not in use
