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Swimming Pools & The Hosepipe Ban

With hosepipe bans coming into force across the UK, current and prospective pool owners are anxious about how this will affect them. Don't worry were here to help.

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Preparing for Hose Pipe Ban

  • Give the Pool a good clean
  • Carry out a Long Backwash of your Filter and top the water level up to MAX
  • Ensure chemical levels are keep at correct level
  • Turn off Auto Top Ups before the Ban starts
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During the Hose Pipe Ban

  • Keep Cover Closed when not swimming
  • Ensure Chemical levels are keep at correct level
  • Only carry out a backwash when the pressure reaches the Red on the gauge
  • Reduce the Use of Manual Vacuum where possible

Ways to Reduce Water in your Pool

    • Use an Electric Robot as this reduces the need to backwash
    • Purchase Solar Shield liquid – this is a liquid that goes in pool that reduces Evaporation
    • No Jumping or diving into pool to reduce Splash out
    • Do  not use Deck Jets or Waterfalls
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My Pool Water has gone below Minimum

(Compass Pool Specific)

  • Open your Cover and leave it open at all times to protect the Slats of your pool (You will need to consider the Safety risk of leaving cover open)
  • Close the Valve to the Skimmer in Plant Room ( Keep Main Drain Open Fully)
  • Consider Buying a Bubble Cover or using Solar Shield liquid
  • Consider using a water delivery service to top your pool up (approx 500l per cm on an xltrainer 11m)

If you require any further assistance regarding the hosepipe ban please email our service team.

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