Akasia Pools

-How often do I need to test my pool water pH level?

If the total alkalinity is in perfect range for your type of pool, then once or twice a week is good.

How Does the multiport work ?

Multiport Guide
Operation Instructions For Multiport Control Valve

The multiport control valve has six different positions;
Positions in Clockwise order:

1 Filter: This position is used during normal filtration.
2 Waste: This position is used when the filter system must be bypassed when draining or vacuuming waste and dirt from the pool direct out of the system to the waste area (ie. drain or garden).
3 Closed: This position is mainly for maintenance purposes (filter lid to be opened) or when the pump is situated below water level.
4 Backwash: In this position the flow of the water will be reversed in the filter and in that way your filter sand will be cleaned and the dirt send to waste.
5 Bypass: In this position the water circulates through your system without filtration. It should be in this position when pool chemicals are added.
6 Rinse: This is the position the multiport control valve must be placed in after backwash, this is to ensure that all the dirty water is out the pipes. If this is not done, a charge of dirty water will end up in your pool.

Why do we use HTH when we have all these other chemicals ?

All the other chemicals get rid of algae and similar bacteria, but the chlorine is used to eliminate the remaining bacteria.

What does Hyperfloc do ?

It binds to the dust particles in the water, which allows it to float down to the bottom and be collected by the kreepy.

What does AlgiHalt do ?

AlgiHalt is specially formulated to act as a maintenance product. Regular use protects the pool against algae and maintains a sparkling clean pool. It is to be used with chlorine. In larger quantities it is used to fight off black algae.

What does AlgiGrip do ?

AlgiGrip is specially formulated to act as a maintenance product. Regular use protects the pool against algae and maintains a sparkling clean pool. It is to be used with chlorine. In larger quantities it can be used to clean out algae completely.

What does IronCrash do ?

Most pool surface stains are caused by excessive mineral deposits and can be removed with IronCrash. Most surface stains happen when the pH is above 8.2

-What's the perfect water temperature for swimming?

The Olympic pool standard is 27.5°C

What does the pH levels of a pool indicate ?

It indicates the level of acid and alkaline in your pool. And the relationship between the two.

What does Total Alkalinity mean ?

Total Alkalinity is measured in parts per million (ppm) and indicates how easy or how hard it is to change the pH level. The higher the TA, the more acid is needed to bring the pH reading down.

Does the type of water used in a pool make a difference in the way it is treated ? i.e. Municipal water / Borehole water.

Yes, the Total Alkalinity from municipal water is already higher than borehole water, in other words the pH balance is more stable. Borehole water also contains more metals ie. copper & iron.