How to Get a Pool Back on Track after a Storm

Whether it’s a hurricane clouding Florida’s sunny skies or a bout of bad weather in the Midwest, one thing is for certain, storms happen. For pool owners, sometimes getting a pool back on track after a storm is a bit tricky. Luckily, the right equipment can make reviving the health of a pool’s water quick and easy. 

How to Get a Pool Back on Track after a Storm 

Depending on the amount of rain, pool owners may need to drain their pools. Too much water dilutes the chemicals and renders them ineffective. Rain also carries a number of debris and contaminants with it, which can quickly pollute the water. This is a great time for pool owners to give their pools a good cleaning, scooping out leaves and other foreign invaders from the water.  Next, pool owners should check the filter basket, empty the skimmer, and hose the cartridge clean for a more effective circulation. This is especially important when it comes to balancing the chemicals, to ensure the water is properly treated throughout the entire pool.  Finally, the chemical levels should be checked and balanced accordingly. 

What To Do When the Power Goes Out

If the power goes out, the process of getting a pool back on track after a storm can be a little different. When the power is out, the pump can’t run to circulate the water and it can quickly lead to disaster for pool water, especially as the chemical balance is altered by rainwater and debris. A heat pump like the units from AquaComfort Solutions can continue to circulate the water, even without power, protecting the pool from becoming stagnant with dirty rainwater. However, if there is no circulation to the pool, swimmers should avoid the water until the chemicals are properly balanced. A pool shock may be necessary to get a pool back on track after a storm. 

How to Prepare a Pool for a Storm

Most of the time, pool owners will have time to prepare for a storm. While covering the pool may seem like the right thing to do, having to replace an expensive cover due to damage from flying debris is a much bigger deal than scooping out some leaves and balancing chemicals.  Pool owners may need to lower their pH levels and add an extra dose of chlorine, allowing the water to circulate for several hours to help combat the incoming contaminants. Any electricity should be cut off to the pool’s equipment and items like the pump motor should be wrapped with a waterproof covering. If flooding is a possibility, these items should be disconnected and stored in a dry place. 

Having the Right Equipment

When it comes to having the right equipment to prepare for a storm and even in the aftermath, you simply can’t beat an AquaComfort heat pump. Thanks to the highly effective way it circulates the pool water, it makes an invaluable asset to have when pool owners have to get their pool back on track after a storm. Become a dealer with AquaComfort Solutions today!