ep. 72 Good water samples and filter safety

Frank and Jacque discuss how to get a good water sample for testing and how important a good sample is, and filter cleaning safety. Frank talks about a customer of his that was killed by his filter.

Pool filters, pool filter cleanings, pool equipment safety, pool equipment, pool maintenance, pool filter pressure, pool cleaning, pool water testing, good water testing, how to take a proper pool water sample, pool chemistry

00:00 – 01:35 introduction

01:36 – how to get a proper water sample for testing

05:50 – know how many gallons your pool holds l x w x average depth x 7.5 (square pool)

07:50 – swimming pool filters

08:15 – know your clean filter pressure

11:05 – when to clean your filter

12:00 – what is proper pool filter pressure

14:05 – filters can cause damage, cause severe injuries. A pool filter can kill you

17:10 – note hardware and take pictures of your pool filter

18:08 – proper tightness on filter bands

19:12 – do not tighten band when filter is under pressure

20:00 – if pump is off there is no pressure on the filter, purpose of the air relief valve

21:50 – safely disable power to pump when working on a filter

22:30 – service mode on pool control systems can go back to auto

24:10 – replace pressure gauges

25:00 – recap, have a pro teach you, easy on the lube