Pooled Energy | FAQs | Managing your Pool

Managing your Pool

General maintenance

How often do I need to maintain my pool?

No matter if you have pool automation or not, your pool still needs you (or your pool service provider if you’re lucky!). Here’s a schedule that will ensure you stay…

How often should I backwash?

Media Filters that use sand or crushed glass for filtration, require regular backwashing, typically between every 4 and 8 weeks, depending on filter and pool size and environmental factors. The…

How often should I vacuum?

How often you vacuum your pool is largely dependent on the environment surrounding your pool. For some there is a requirement to vacuum every few days because of heavy leaf…

What sanitisation does Pooled Energy recommend?

Pooled Energy does not recommend non-chlorine-based methods of disinfection for the following reasons: Ozone does not maintain residual disinfection in the pool, that is, ozonators only work when they are running…

What do I need to know about pool cleaners?

Why do I need a mechanical pool cleaner or robot? Leaves and debris in the pool release phosphates that cause algae blooms. Therefore, not only does it look bad, the…

What types of filter does Pooled Energy recommend?

Your pool can use any type of filter that keeps the water clean. Pooled Energy recommends sand filters (media filters) which should preferentially be filled with glass media rather than…

What do I need to do if there is work being done on my pool surface?

Repairing the surface of your pool is a specialised process and depending on your pool surface type, may require multiple tradespeople with different skills. At Pooled Energy our focus is…

How do I fix Black Spot?

What is Black Spot? Black Spot is the appearance of black spots (surprise, surprise!) on the surface of your pool. There are several types of algae that cause Black Spot….

How do I fix Calcification?

What is calcification? Calcification is the name for the chalky white patches that occur when there is too much calcium in the pool water. Pool surfaces that contain large amounts…

What do I do if my pool is looking Cloudy?

Heavy air pollution that is thick with dust and ash can lead to cloudy, and even green pools, if it isn’t managed carefully. Regardless of whether you’re a Pooled Energy…

What do I do if I have a patch of green growth in my pool?

Small patches of green or black algae are prone to form in shallow areas exposed to sunlight where pool sweeps do not reach, such as steps and areas of poor…

What do I do when my pool has been diluted by heavy rain or flooding?

Heavy rain or flooding can cause excess water and flow in your pool, which leads to the pool chemistry becoming heavily diluted. To correct the pool chemistry and ensure the…

What to do if there is a dead animal or other matter in the pool?

Please follow these steps to remove the dead animal from the pool and disinfect the water: Close the pool to swimmers (include signage). Wear plumber’s disposable gloves. Use a leaf…