Monday, May 26, 2014

Pool and Spa Repair: The Basics

Pool and spa repair can be confusing. But actually, it doesn’t need to be. From time to time, pools and spa repair is needed to be done in order to replace worn or defective parts. Most problems have several possible causes, hence several possible solutions. If you choose to handle common problems like murky water to broken pumps on your own, make sure to always consult manufacturer’s manuals before fixing or using equipment. No matter if you rely on a service company to take care of your pool or spa tub, you still need to do a few things on your own to ensure your pool stays in good condition for years.



If you have a new pool or spa tub, make sure that there is a vacuum gauge on the suction manifold and a pressure gauge after the filter tank. Also, be sure that the whole thing is color coded. If the erosion feeder is not secured to the floor, make sure to do some minor repairs. All you need to do is drill about two or three holes in the floor. Pool and spa repairs need replacements of all split baskets, all skimmer parts such as weirs, lids, baskets, throttles, etc. Stock extra parts because they may break or may get lost in season.

When your pool or spa tub has a heater, you may also want to take this time to replace your heating element. Disconnect the tub at its power source. Remove all screws that hold the heater cover in its place, and then make and disconnect the element leads. Set the multimeter to resistance, and then clip each probe to the terminals. If your meter does not read low ohms, then replace the element by first draining the water from the pool or tub. Disconnect all wires to the heating element, switches and sensors that are necessary so that you can effortlessly remove the element.

Some diagnostics such as leak detections usually lead to pool and spa repair of some sort. You may not discover that you have this problem until after you are up and operating. The middle of summer is the best time planning for all the works.

Apollo Pools
235 W. Brandon Blvd Suite #135, Brandon, FL 33511
813-703-1470

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