Water Testing

Water Testing

Perhaps the most important aspect of pool maintenance is having the water regularly tested and maintained. This is crucial when it comes to ensuring a safe swimming environment. Failure to do so can lead to bacterial and algae growth, which are dangerous to human health and it can also lead to degradation of the pool itself.

Pools have been linked to a variety of illnesses, especially bacteria related illnesses and they are usually caused by neglected or incorrectly maintained water.

You can easily avoid these issues by hiring our trained pool water testing professionals. We will come out and perform on-site water testing to ensure chemicals are in the right balance and your water's Ph is at the right level. We can also add more chemicals if needed and help you fix any issues that may have arisen before they become big problems, preventing you from being able to safely enjoy your pool.

Pool Water Testing — Pool Services in Cessnock, NSW

There are many aspects involved in maintaining your water levels. The main issues that need to be addressed regularly are Ph, alkalinity, calcium hardness and chlorine. Your water conditioner or cyanuric acid, should also be checked. Each of these chemicals work with each other to create sparkling clear water that is ready for swimming. If any of these elements is off during testing, additional chemicals can be added to get things back into balance.

Ph: When we talk about Ph we are really talking about the acidity of the water. Levels are measured on a scale of 1 to 14, with 7 or "neutral" being where you want your water to stay. Water that is too acidic (levels 1-6) can cause irritation to skin and eyes. Low Ph can affect how well the other chemicals are working and may even lead to cloudy, dirty water that isn't safe for swimming. If Ph and other variables are all off at the same time, this could also spell disaster for your pool's equipment and pumps as rough scale can form.

Alkalinity: This refers to the number of alkaline substances in the water. These are needed in order to keep your Ph in check. More often than not, if your alkalinity is off then your Ph will be off as well. It can also lead to degradation of metal equipment and tools, such as ladders.

Calcium hardness: This is the hardness of your water. If calcium levels are too low, the water will begin to leech calcium from pool plaster and similar materials. This can wear down your pool very quickly. If other levels are also off, you may wind up with a scaled pump, heater and other equipment.

Chlorine: Chlorine is the chemical which kills bacteria and other dangerous pathogens which could make you sick. It also destroys things like urine, fecal matter and sweat if it ends up in the pool. You want to make sure that your levels are just right so that it isn’t harmful to swim in and can handle the contaminants as they arise. This chemical will also keep algae growth at bay.

Water Testing In Cessnock

We provide on-site testing through our mobile services. We’ll make sure all your chemicals are at ideal levels to maintain your water safety through the season.

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