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Since it is almost back to school time, we thought it only suitable to send out some helpful pool school tips to keep your pool in tip top shape. Always remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. These maintenance topics will keep your pool in great condition so you don't have problems later. We hope you find them helpful! If so, please let us know. If you have a question we didn't answer, please send us a note and we will include it next time. Beginner Pool School How to Vacuum Your Pool 1. Gather the necessary items: vacuum, vacuum hose, pool pole, skimmer basket vacuum attachment, leaf net 2. Skim the top of the pool with a net for floating debris. Collect any large or heavy items that may get stuck in your suction line while vacuuming. 3. Attach the vacuum head to the end of the pols 4. Place the vacuum adapter over the leaf basket in the skimmer. Always leave your leaf basket in place because it will keep large items from clogging your pipes. connect the vacuum pool hose to the top of the vacuum head and place it in the water. It must stay under the water the entire vacuum time 5. Prime the hose by filling it with water; attach it to the skimmer basket attachment 6. Now vacuum by holding the pole and slowly passing the vacuum along the sides and bottom of the pool. Intermediate Pool School Why Shock My Pool? "Shock" really isn't a product. It is an action you perform when you add an extra dose of chlorine to your pool. Over a period of time, sometimes relatively short, the chlorine in your pool combines with nitrogen containing contaminants, such as perspiration, urine, and/or fertilizer, and forms chloramines. When this occurs you may still get a chlorine reading, but it isn't as effective at keeping your pool sanitary. Therefore, you must super chlorinate (shock) the pool to reactivate the combined chlorine and it can then sanitize the pool water. When Should I Shock? Routinely every 7-10 days After a party or if you have had a large number of swimmers After rain If the chlorine level drops below 1.0 When your water is cloudy After fertilizing near the pool area Advanced Pool School How to Clean Your Salt Cell 1. Turn pump and filter off 2. Remove the cell from its position in the plumbing by loosening the unions on both ends of the cell. 3. You will need a small plastic bucket, water, and muriatic acid 4. Fill the bucket with 3-4" of water. 5. Set the turbo cell on end in the water. 6. Add 1- 1/2" of muriatic acid to the water in the bucket. Let the cell sit in the solution for 5 minutes. 7. Turn the cell over and let the opposit end sit in the solution for 5 minutes. You will submerse the cord, which will not be affected by the mild acid solution 8. Look in both ends of the cell to assure calcium deposits are removed, if not repeat cleaning procedure. 9. Rinse cell with fresh water and replace in the plumbing line securely. Tighten the unions before restoring power to the pump. - excerpted from Hayward **I would recommend using chemical resistant gloves**- excerpted from Jamie's common sense When Do I Clean My Salt Cell? The cell requires maintenance when the "Inspect cell" light comes on. It should routinely be cleaned every 3-6 months. Parrot Bay can also clean your cell for you during openings or closing or any time requested. New Staff Introduction Meet Angela I have been in the Fayetteville area for over four years with my husband. We moved here courtesy of the Army. I began working with Parrot Bay in May. I enjoy learning new crafts and working with such a great team. It is a breath of fresh air to be able to learn from the best in the industry. I look forward to growing with the company as I utilize what I have been taught to ensure customer service excellence. I will be glad to help any customer make their yard fun their family and look beautiful at the same time. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Angela Knight Parrot Bay Pools and Spas 910-308-1399

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