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# Pool Maintenance

#### 🌞 Daily Routine

✅ Run the Pool Pump

* Turn it on for 5–8 hours a day (ideally during the hottest hours).
* These are usually automatically set in the timer (put the switch to auto)

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✅ Check Water Level

* Water should reach the bottom edge of the top step of the ladder.
* Refill if it’s lower.

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#### 🧽 Weekly Routine (Once a Week)

✅ Chlorine

* Place 1 chlorine tablet per skimmer basket every 7 days.
* If water turns murky, temporarily increase dosage with 1 extra spoon of granules per skimmer.

✅ Cleaning Robot

* Activate the robot once a week.
* Clean out its internal filter afterward.

✅ Skimmer Baskets

* Open each skimmer and remove leaves, insects, and debris.

✅ Surface & Grout Corners

* Wipe grouts and edges with your feet and a cloth while swimming.
* Use the telescopic skimmer pole for deeper areas near the garden wall.

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#### ⏳ Biweekly Routine (Every 2 Weeks)

✅ Clean the Sand Filter (Backwash Cycle)

1. Turn off the pump.
2. Turn valve to BACKWASH.
3. Turn pump ON for \~1 minute — until dirty water stops.
4. Turn pump OFF.
5. Set valve to RINSE.
6. Turn pump ON again for \~1 minute — until water runs clear.
7. Turn off pump and return valve to FILTER position.
8. Turn the pump to "auto" resume normal operation.<br>

🔁 Repeat backwash + rinse once more if water is still dirty.

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#### 📌 Tips & Reminders

* ⏱️ Set a timer for pump operation and backwash.
* 💧 Avoid over-backwashing to save water.
* 🧴 Keep extra chlorine tablets and testing strips stocked.
* 🔍 Check water clarity after rain, parties, or heavy use — adjust routine if needed.

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