In the apartments that I live in the landlord is using some independants to clean the pool. The pool seems to be unclean or cloudy, but they say its clean. Does anybody have any input!
2006-07-19 05:47:08 · 9 answers · asked by msria1979 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take a water sample in a clean cup, and have the water analyzed at a local pool store. When they ask the # of gallons, tell them you're not sure, and make up #s for the length, width, and depth. They will make an estimate and give you an analysis of the water. (Nothing's perfect, but you'll get an idea). Then, when they try to sell you chemicals, you can politely decline by saying you have to go back to "check your measurements,"
There's always the County health department, if the pool store indicates a problem.
2006-07-19 10:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by Marie 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
With the heat wave everyone is experiencing, that apartment pool is likely seeing a much higher bather load than usual. It's going to be difficult for the service guy to adjust to the changing environment. Likely the sanitizer level is too low to handle the volume of bathers. It's going to be in a state of flux as he attempts to battle all the little nasies that Junior or the incontinent old guy down the hall are bringing into the water. If he puts the santizer up too high, and gets it crystal, no one will want to swim in water that bothers the skin and eyes, not enough and you have what you got now. It's a balancing act, that's sometimes hard to peg instantly. Give the service guy some time to get used to the peculiararities of the water and equipment and if you have doubts, you can always take a sample into a local Pool shop and have it tested for free.
2006-07-21 12:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by scubabob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming pools are very difficult to maintain in the summer. Constant adjustments to the chlorine/bromine and pH are required. Sometimes people will add chemicals that they do not need that are supposed to keep the water clear, and after a day or two the water will cloud. All of the levels are still good, but the water is just not sparkling clear. It can take weeks to correct after one "overdose" of one of these chemicals, and the water will still test o.k. Believe me, the health department will close them down if the water is bad.
2006-07-19 13:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chemical balance is off a bit. I would only be concerned if there was scum growing on the top or sides of the pool, particularly on the walls under the water line.
2006-07-19 12:51:49 · answer #4 · answered by Novice restauranteur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
frequently this means the acid level isn't high enough. My pool often gets a little cloudy and after a few cups of pool acid, it clears up in minutes.
2006-07-19 12:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found some good info on swimming pools here.
2006-07-19 18:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-19 13:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by Bullfrog_53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too much chemicals, hard water, or a lot of air in the water
2006-07-19 12:52:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to much chlorine
2006-07-19 12:50:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋