How do I keep my pool clean while on vacation?

Here are a few things you can do to protect your pool while you are away:

Run the Filter the Right Amount. You won’t be around to monitor the condition of your pool or to turn your filter on and off when needed. …
Add Extra Chlorine. …
Use an Algaecide. …
Keep It Covered. …
Secure the Pool.

Hereof, what should I do with my pool while on vacation?

Pre-Vacation Pool Care Checklist

Check the water level. …
Test your water. …
Shock the water. …
Remove debris. …
Keep the pump and filter on while you are away. …
Ensure chlorinator is full and functioning. …
Have a friend or pool company look after your pool. …
Put all safety measures in place.

Besides, should I turn off pool pump while on vacation? So make sure your filter pump is either on a timer (daytime cycles are best because that’s when water is warmest and most likely to turn bad) for 12 hours daily or find a trusted neighbor or friend who can turn your pool pump on and off while you’re gone.

Moreover, should I shock my pool before vacation?

Tip #1: Super chlorinate your pool! Depending on the amount of time you will be away, add as much as double the amount of pool shock that you would normally add (e.g. for a 7,500 gallon pool, add 2-3 lbs worth of powder shock or 1 to 1.5 gallons of liquid shock).

Is it better to run a pool pump at night or day?

It may be cheaper to run the pump at night, but honestly you should run it 1 hour a day per 10 degrees of temperature at least, and it should be during the day. Running the pump at night should only be when you are doing a major chemical treatment such as algae clean-up.

How long can I leave my pool pump off?

If you want to activate the pump once a day, start with six hours, but never go lower than five hours, especially in the summer. If your pool is in constant use, you may need to run the pump for up to eight hours per day, frequently checking the water clarity and chemical balance.

What should I do with my pool when I go on vacation?

Pre-Vacation Pool Care Checklist

Check the water level. …
Test your water. …
Shock the water. …
Remove debris. …
Keep the pump and filter on while you are away. …
Ensure chlorinator is full and functioning. …
Have a friend or pool company look after your pool. …
Put all safety measures in place.

How long should you run your pool pump everyday?

approximately 8 hours a day

Is it OK to turn pool pump off while on vacation?

So make sure your filter pump is either on a timer (daytime cycles are best because that’s when water is warmest and most likely to turn bad) for 12 hours daily or find a trusted neighbor or friend who can turn your pool pump on and off while you’re gone.

Does covering pool cause algae?

Cover Your Pool

Not only is a pool cover a barrier to algae entering the pool, it’s also a barrier to leaves, bugs, bacteria, and dirt from entering the pool, decomposing, and providing the nourishment that helps algae to thrive.

Can you swim with the pool pump on?

Many of the INTEX pump/filters are NOT UL rated and you should not swim with them plugged in. They do have one or two that are UL rated and can be left on while swimming. Just about all other pool equipment brands can be used while you are in the pool when properly installed.

Can I leave my pool pump on for a week?

So if you have to leave it running for a week it shouldn’t make a big dent in the electric bill. Having to spend the money on getting the pool back in shape will probably cost more than leaving it on anyway. I would make sure you fill the pool water as high as you can though since you will be gone for a week.

Should I run pool filter while on vacation?

Let the filter run for a couple hours after adding the shock. Cover your pool! When the sun shines on your water, algae will grow, so the less sun the better.

Should I leave my pool cover on during the day?

In dry and/or windy conditions, the evaporation rate of the pool increases. Therefore, it is generally beneficial to have a transparent or bubble cover on during daylight hours. In warm, humid conditions the evaporation rate decreases. In this case, it may be more beneficial to leave the cover off during the daytime.

Can I shut my pool pump off at night?

It may be cheaper to run the pump at night, but honestly you should run it 1 hour a day per 10 degrees of temperature at least, and it should be during the day. Running the pump at night should only be when you are doing a major chemical treatment such as algae clean-up.

Take the solar blanket off the pool.
Turn the heater off.
Fill up and turn up chlorinator/ or skimmer basket with chlorine.
Shock heavily right before leaving and add some algaecide.