Preventative Care During Power Outages

[snuggler]

It is a scorcher here today and we just had a power outage. Which got me thinking . . .

What should I do to care for my pool in an extended power outage? They are not infrequent in my area. We actually bought a generator after a week-long outage, but it is set up to shed load from our pool and hot tub to preserve more essential energy (for our fridge, etc.).

I have one of those solar skimmer robots, so I'd put that in my pool, change the skimmer basket socks daily and empty out the skimmer robot filter daily. But the pump/filter wouldn't run. Should I add a ton of chlorine in that scenario? Try to run my Dolphin robot if I can get an outside outlet working? Anything else?

 

[mknauss]

Add chlorine and mix it into the pool. A couple times a day if during summer. You can use your brush, or the robot if available.

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

For extra credit, add a closed electric auto-cover. Assume the homeowners cannot open it manually. Now what?

 

[mknauss]

If closed, will have minimal fc loss.
If power outage longer than a few hours, you have bigger problems!

 

[Katodude]

I have kept my pool running for a week without power. Just keep your FC higher than normal. If you can run the robot on a generator, do that. It helps a lot.

BTW. Playing in the pool mixes water around too. So enjoy.