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Here are some more tips about your pool before Hurricane Irma Hits.
Make sure everything is out of the pool including patio furniture, toys, canvas awnings, patio umbrellas, grills, solar covers, telescopic poles. Make sure if it is not bolted down to remove it and store it indoors like your pool equipment can become dangerous projectiles and cause severe damage to yours and surrounding property in heavy winds. Remove all possible unsecured items and store them indoors until the threat passes. Don’t throw items into the pool as chemicals could damage the item and removal is difficult.
If you decide to remove any child safety fencing, please remember to keep children inside or away from pool after the fence is removed. Lock the safety straps on portable spa covers or remove and store indoors along with any steps or benches.
Don’t drain the pool completely. An empty pool is subject to coming out of the ground due to lift pressure from excessive ground water. If you decide to lower the water level to help prevent the pool from overflowing, do not drain past the bottom of the skimmer, as running the pump dry can cause serious pump damage. If there is a chance the pool motor or other permanently plumbed electrical equipment could be submerged, shut down power at the breaker panel. Sandbag the area around the equipment if possible. http://www.positivelyosceola.com/osceola-sandbag-locations/ Wrap the exposed equipment in waterproof covering and tie it securely.
Be sure to trim dead limbs and branches that might become airborne and cause damage to your house, pool equipment or screen enclosure. Don’t forget to add an extra dose of All-In-One Algaecide to further prevent a possible algae bloom. Also add extra liquid chlorine and circulate the pool as much as possible before the storm or add a 4-pound floating chlorinator to the pool to provide some sanitization in case you lose power and cannot run your pump.
Here are some more tips about your pool after Hurricane Irma Hits.
Immediately remove debris from your pool before you run the pump to prevent clogging the suction lines. If you must enter your pool to clear debris, make sure you wear water shoes to avoid injury to your feet.
Remove any coverings from the motor or other pool equipment to allow for airflow. If the pump motor has been submerged, it should be removed for professional cleaning and drying. If you lost power during the storm, remember to reset your circuit breakers and pump timers when electricity is restored.
Return your pool water to its proper level. Empty the pump and skimmer baskets and open the appropriate valves to allow water to circulate properly when the pump is turned back on. Chlorinate the pool and circulate continuously until clarity returns. Clean or backwash filters often. There will be a higher volume of debris and particulate in the water than normal and your filter will need more attention for a few days.
Bring your pool water to Osceola Aquatics to have it analyzed and re-balanced as quickly as possible. After any storm, circulate the pool for at least a couple of hours prior to collecting a sample. This will combine the chemically treated water with the rainwater to ensure an accurate sample. Also repair or replace any screens, doors, fences or gates used to prevent children from entering your pool unattended.
Need help? Don’t Worry we are here to help. We invite you to experience the Osceola Aquatics difference since 1981. Whatever your pool need is, Osceola Aquatics can make it happen, and happen as you envision it! Osceola Aquatics is one of Central Florida’s most trusted pool contractors. We are conveniently located at 1551 Kelley Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34744. Take the next step by calling 407-846-1430 for a consultation today.
Find other hurricane preparedness tips and more information about Hurricane Preparedness Week on the National Weather Service web site.
Kua’s Hurricane handbook —-> https://kua.com/hurricane-safety/
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