How To Treat A Flooded Pool
Brisbane has been severely hit by the floods causing huge damage to people and their properties. Swimming pools have been quite adversely affected by these floods and need to be restored back to their original state as quickly as possible because the contamination in the pool water and damages to fencing can result in more serious damages later on. For pool maintenance Brisbane, a thorough assessment must be made by licensed pool inspectors to evaluate the extent of damage caused and then take appropriate measures to fix all the issues faced by a flooded pool.
The first thing to do is carry out an initial assessment to find out the extent of damage caused. The fencing has to be checked whether it is intact or not as damaged fencing can result in possible child drowning incidents. The pump house and other structures should be checked for any presence of snakes and pests. Complete eradication measures must be carried out so that these creatures do not find their way back into the pool.
Next, the pool water content needs to be assessed. The soil and silt that might have entered the pool as a result of floods has to be pumped or bucketed out. How this is to be done requires the assistance of pool inspectors as certain laws have to be followed. All water cannot be simply pumped to the sewer. As the water might be containing a lot of contaminants, it will not be appropriate to pump filter all of that as this will clog the filter.
It is understood that ground water table will be elevated as compare to usual routine. One must be very careful when emptying the pool of its water content. Avoid lifting the pool from the foundation due to ground water pressure. Firstly, the extent of dirtiness in water is assessed and action is taken accordingly. At this stage water is either cleaned using appropriate chemicals or drained. The chemical required for cleaning are flocculent, chlorine and clarifiers. Water is drained completely or partially depending upon the condition of the pool. The warranty condition of pool should also be revisited, as in most cases it voids the construction warranties provided by pool builders.
Another safety measure that is essential is regarding electrical equipment. The pump, timer or any other electrical equipment that s used for pool maintenance should be checked by a licensed electrician after the flooded water has been receded.
Swimming pools affected by floods can be a nuisance to fix. Pool builders have all the right knowledge, expertise and techniques to treat a flooded pool in the best possible manner.
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John Clark Pools http://www.johnclarkpools.com.au/ designs and builds a range of pools and spas. The pool builders Brisbane at JCP offers pool maintenance Brisbane, pool repairs and pool renovation services.
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