2007-04-12 04:55:47 · 8 answers · asked by Kalinka 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I just moved to this house and the water in this pool is so bad, we have to change it. If chemicals alone could clean this water, then i would never set foot in it.
2007-04-12 05:14:02 · update #1
Draining an in-ground pool could cause major problems. Especially if it is one of the fiberglass shells. Ground water will push it up and out of the ground if there is no water in it. Most pools only get new water for evaporation but not changed. I had to discharge about 8" of water and replace it with new when I got mustard algae. This process continued over several days but never emptied complete pool, just exchanged water. Proper chemical balances should prevent ever having to change all the water out.
2007-04-12 05:10:01 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW, how do you get to this underground pool???? Is there a tunnel? Do you have to decend into the batcave...
Sorry, i'm being a jerk...
You shouldn't ever NEED to change the water if it's properly treated. Inground pools only need to be drained below the water lines in the winter to ensure the pipes don't freeze.
I've found the easiest way to keep the pools chemicals in balance is to use, chlorine tabs. Keep them in chlorine basket that floats in the pool or right in the skimmer. Run the filter for at least 5 hours a day and shock it once a week.
2007-04-12 12:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will have more to do with the amount of minerals found in your water and as you add chemicals (that don't evaporate or settle out) your water can reach a point where it won't respond properly to treatment. Ideally it may never have to be changed. (However certain mechanical repairs may require drainage.)
Most pool places sell advanced test kits that will check for minerals and hardness. You are looking for Calcium Hardness and Total Dissolved Solids as a start. A decent pool center/supplier can help you with specifics (and likely be familiar with local water issues).
2007-04-12 12:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you maintain the pool water and keep the filter circulation system working you should never have to change the water. Check the chemical balance daily, add water to keep the level correct, don't let algae get started and it will be fine.
2007-04-12 14:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need is a filtered circulating pump to constantly keep the water moving, thus aerated thus fresh. Kind of like what aquariums have.
2007-04-12 12:14:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may be laws covering swimming pool maintenance in your area, so be sure to check. Otherwise, this site gives an excellent overview of pool maintenance http://www.aquasprite.com/pool_care.cfm
2007-04-12 12:00:47 · answer #6 · answered by khrome_wind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure but i don't think that you have to change it unless it is really bad.. but i think that as long as you keep it clean with the filter and like a creepy crawler you shouldn't worry
2007-04-12 12:00:10 · answer #7 · answered by charma694u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋