Storm Recovery for Swimming Pools and Spas
Storm Recovery
The storm is over, what do I do now?
- Again, ASSESS the situation. Don’t take any action until outside conditions are deemed SAFE by local authorities.
- If you have a current swimming pool or spa service provider, call them to arrange storm recovery. Please understand, after a major event, phone and power lines may be down. Additionally, local conditions may delay response time. If desired, you can speed up the process by beginning the debris removal from the pool.
CLEANUP:
Debris removal:
Remove ALL large debris first. Do not run the pool or spa pumps until most of the debris has been removed. The standard pool net is the best tool for this job.
Equipment:
1. LOOK!…Is any equipment submerged? If not submerged presently, is any of the equipment still wet? Take extra time examining the support equipment area before reactivating any equipment. Once you determine conditions are safe, gradually restore power to one piece of equipment at a time. Look and listen carefully during this process for any evidence of electrical arcing or burning.
2. After power is restored to all support equipment, carefully examine the equipment. Ensure that the pumps are fully primed with good flow and the chemical feeders are functional. Also, don’t forget to check the settings on time-clocks that may have lost power.
POOL or SPA:
1. If the water level was not lowered during the preparation phase, you will probably need to lower the water level to the normal operating level. NOTE: if you need to lower the swimming pool or spa level, do so BEFORE you SHOCK the pool again!
2. Test the water chemistry. After a heavy rainfall event, it will be necessary to SHOCK the pool again.
