I read several posts about how folks manage their pools when on vacation, and opinions vary. After going through 2 SLAMs this season (opening and subsequent pump failure), I do not want to return to a green pool!
My husband will be home but doesn't know how to test the water. He has little interest in the pool, so teaching him is not an option. I asked my son to come over every few days to test, but I'm not confident he will follow through.
Here is my plan:
Before leaving, I will brush, vacuum, and clean the filter. I'll increase FC to 10 and cover the pool with the solar cover. I'll ask my husband to add 1 cup of LC every morning (the average amount I've used daily) and turn on the filter. This will be easy for him because we have a switch on the patio. Let the filter run for at least 8 hours, then turn off for the night. The solar cover will stay on for the duration of my trip (10 days).
Whatcha think?
My husband will be home but doesn't know how to test the water. He has little interest in the pool, so teaching him is not an option. I asked my son to come over every few days to test, but I'm not confident he will follow through.
Here is my plan:
Before leaving, I will brush, vacuum, and clean the filter. I'll increase FC to 10 and cover the pool with the solar cover. I'll ask my husband to add 1 cup of LC every morning (the average amount I've used daily) and turn on the filter. This will be easy for him because we have a switch on the patio. Let the filter run for at least 8 hours, then turn off for the night. The solar cover will stay on for the duration of my trip (10 days).
Whatcha think?
