Maintenance

Water Quality Levels & Test Frequency

• Always test and correct pH before testing the copper level
  A high pH will give an incorrect copper level reading.




• pH should be between 6.8-7.2
  The desired level after adjustment is 6.8 (not 7.2, which is the upper limit); if slightly lower do not correct it, it will increase over time. To lower the pH add liquid acid at a rate of one litre to 40,000 liters of pool volume, until the pH is 6.8.
  Dilute acid 10:1 before adding. Always handle acid with caution, add acid to water and be careful not to spill or be down wind when pouring.




• Copper level should be between 0.4-0.7 ppm
  If below 0.4 adjust the LEVEL (ionisation) up towards 6 or if above 0.7 adjust the LEVEL down towards 0. Adjustments should be made one level at a time, testing every 4 days to determine if further adjustment is required. In the first season check the various levels on a weekly basis. A pattern will emerge based on the time of the year, the pool loading etc. Using this pattern, the levels may need to be checked only every two –three weeks, in subsequent seasons, if there is an automated pH control implemented. Ensure that the copper level is not over 0.7 ppm for extended periods. Over-ionization may cause staining.




• Phosphate test monthly
  please contact your dealer if phosphate is present.




• Backwash the filter monthly or sooner
  if the pressure gauge on filter indicates the need. See Backwash instructions.




• Calcium test every three months
  The level should be set at 400ppm, if it falls below 250ppm it should be adjusted to 400ppm again. Calcium level can be as high as 800ppm, without the need for correction (15kgs of calcium chloride will raise level approximately 200ppm for a 50,000 litre pool).




• Clean electrodes every six months
  See electrode cleaning procedure.




• Maintain standard pool cleaning procedure
  Brush your pool every two weeks paying particular attention to steps and corners. If there is no automatic vacuum cleaner make sure that regular manual vacuuming takes place.




• Set the filter and Barramundi systems times
  They should be run 8 hours per day during summer, 4 hours during winter, 6 hours in the shoulder months.




• Check the TA. (total alkalinity) every three months
  Keep the level above 40. If necessary add sodium bi-carbonate, not more than 1 KG at a time, every other day until you have an TA of minimum 40 maximum 100. If the pool water is crystal clear but has a lime green colour contact your dealer.

Please contact your dealer with any questions relating to your Barramundi Freshwater Swimming Pool system. Pool shops supplying non-Barramundi systems do not have the experience to advise you correctly.