Dust storms, spray drift and your pool
Red dust, mustard algae that looks like dust, and overspray from the orchards. What only a local pool tech tends to know.
Dust storms turn the town, and every pool in it, into a mess. Fine dust settles on the floor, clogs the filter and soaks up sanitiser.
Dust or mustard algae?
Mustard algae looks a lot like our local dust. People brush it around thinking the pool is just dirty, and spread the algae instead. If the "dust" comes back quickly after brushing, get the water tested.
Spray drift from orchards and vineyards
On the outskirts, in Irymple, Red Cliffs, Merbein and over the river, overspray from fruit blocks and vineyards can unbalance pool chemistry. Regular professional tests are the best way to catch it.
Look after your in-floor cleaning
Gum nuts and debris blown in by strong winds jam in-floor cleaning heads, so they stop turning and clean one spot. A surface skimmer catches floating debris first, which protects that expensive system.
- Clean baskets straight after a storm
- Run the pump to clear the water
- Check filter pressure and backwash if it is high
- Book a clean if the water stays cloudy
Ready for clear, healthy water?
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