How to Prepare Your Pool for Storm Season
The following is general advice only. Requirements for individual pools and pool systems may vary.
Summer storms can really disrupt your pool’s water balance, but a bit of preparation can go a long way in reducing the impact. Here are some handy tips to safeguard your pool this storm season:
Keep Your Pool Full
Keeping your pool full during a storm might seem odd, but it’s crucial for maintaining the pool’s structural integrity. If water levels drop during a storm, it may cause serious damage. Filling your pool prior to a storm may provide a level of protection from potential damage.
Keep Your Pool Area Secure
Strong winds and wind gusts can uplift any unsecured item in their path. This can be both dangerous to people and damaging to property and potentially the pool itself. Therefore, it is important to ensure that any unsecured items around your pool area – such as inflatables, furniture, or tools – are secured or packed away.
If you have a pool cover, we recommend removing it for the duration of the storm to reduce the risk of damage which may result from loosened tree branches or other items landing on your cover during the storm.
Protect Electrical Components
Storms can lead to power surges, which may harm your pool’s electrical equipment. To minimise the risk of damage to your pool’s electrical components, ensure you unplug your pump, chlorinator, and pool lights before the bad weather arrives.
Utilise Pool Chemicals Effectively
If you have an outside pool, stormy weather will invariably lead to an influx of debris in your pool water. Adding chlorine balancer and algaecide to your pool water before the storm hits can help tackle the extra debris and contaminants that the storm may bring. These chemicals will help keep your pool clean, clear, and balanced, even during a storm.
Seek Professional Assistance or Advice
WaterPro Pool and Spa has everything you need to prepare your pool for storm season. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you through the preparation process and recommend the best products for your specific situation.
Our staff can also help you to clean and rebalance your pool water after the storm has hit, so you can continue to enjoy your pool quickly and with minimal disturbance.
If your pool is affected by a storm or Tropical Cyclone Alfred, call us on
1300 447 665 or click here to book a service or ask about your custom cleanup pack in store today.