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WINTERISING
WINTERISING

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Pool Winterising essentially involves become failure prone, and algae build and filtration may be reduced by around a
the reduction in chlorination and water up can permanently damage pool covers third. Monitor the ph balance of your pool
filtration of your pool over the cooler and pool equipment and make a return to and adjust accordingly.
months, reducing energy and chemical healthy ph balance much more difficult. An algaecide can be a good preventative
cost, while maintaining pool water health. Winterisation Treatment measure all year round, in case of
With all of us spending more time at The addition of a copper based algaecide equipment failure, power outage or
home due to COVID-19, and potentially to your pool care program in winter forgetting to switch on filtration, but is
exercising less frequently, maintaining will allow you to somewhat reduce most important in Winter, given that we
a swimmable pool over winter is more chlorination and filtration, and help are spending much less time outside and
important than ever. prevent your pool from turning green. are more likely to have periods of inactive
Your pool is generally used less frequently If you have a pool blanket this will reduce filtration.
in Winter and water chlorination is not as your need for chlorination and filtration If your pool is prone to neglect over
readily reduced by the sun, so it can be done even further. winter, now may be a good time to discuss
with considerably less power and chemical The addition of an algaecide is an insurance Winterising your pool with your local pool
consumption, and therefore less cost. that will help your pool return to normal professionals or alternatively, arrange a
Simply turning off your pool equipment, ph balance faster, in times of less use and managed pool maintenance program.
neglecting debris removal and allowing potentially less water management.
the water to turn green, can lead to Before applying an algaecide, clean your Atlantis Pool Shop are a family owned
costly problems when you decide to filter and basket, follow the application and operated business, located at 4/14
switch everything back on come Spring. instructions and run your filter as normal Burke Crescent North Lakes, Qld.
With little to no use, pool equipment can for several days, after which chlorine levels Ph: 07 3491 9700

Winterise your swimming pool

UNIT 4, with a Pool Sanitiser Pack!
14 BURKE CRESCENT Includes:
NORTH LAKES 1 x Focus 1kg Stabilised Dry Chlorine
1 x Focus Powercide 4 Algaecide
1 x Focus Water Polish Clarifier
Just $50.00
(Retail Value $72.00)
Box not included

07 3491 9700 As we are all spending more time at home, keep your
pool maintained this Winter for year round swimming
and to minimise costs as we roll into Spring.

From the team at Atlantis Pool Services, stay safe and contact
us in-store if you would like professional pool servicing.

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