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Pool checks. Plant and water, ticked off.
Daily, weekly and monthly checks for swimming pool plant and water. Tick tasks as you go, record readings in the notes, and share or print the sheet for the pool log.
Checklist
Before opening, during the day and at close.
Visit type
Shows the tasks due at this visit. An annual visit includes everything.
Job details
Checklist tasks
Before opening 0 / 8
Plant room 0 / 7
During the day 0 / 4
At close 0 / 4
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Weekly checks 19 tasks
Filters, water balance and cleaning.
Filtration and circulation
- Backwash sand filters when the pressure difference reaches the set point or at the scheduled interval, until the sight glass runs clear
- Rinse to waste after backwashing, if the filter has that setting, before returning to filter
- Record backwash time, duration and pressures before and after
- Clean pump strainer baskets and check lid seals
- Check the balance tank level, float valves and overflow
Water testing and balance
- Test total alkalinity and record it
- Test calcium hardness and record it
- Test cyanuric acid where the pool is stabilised
- Work out the water balance (LSI) and plan any corrections
- Check fresh water dilution has been added in line with the operating procedures; record meter readings
Cleaning
- Vacuum the pool floor
- Brush walls, steps and the waterline
- Clean waterline tiles and scum line with a pool-safe cleaner
- Clean deck-level channels and grilles
Plant and chemicals
- Clean the controller probe cell or flow cell to the manufacturer’s instructions
- Check UV unit lamp status and run-hour indicators where fitted
- Check heating and heat exchanger are holding the set temperature
- Check chemical stock levels and expiry dates; order before you run short
- Check test kit reagents and photometer are in date and working
Monthly checks 18 tasks
Deeper plant checks, sampling and records.
Water quality
- Test total dissolved solids and compare with the fill water
- Take microbiological samples at the frequency in the operating procedures; record results when returned
- Check the poolside test kit against a second method or a calibration standard
- Calibrate the automatic controller probes to the manufacturer’s schedule
Filters and plant
- Inspect filter media through the inspection hatch or sight glass for channelling, mudballs or loss of media
- Check pump seals, couplings and motor bearings
- Exercise valves through their full travel, including backwash valves
- Check flowmeter accuracy and that gauges return to zero with the pump stopped
- Visually check plant room electrical equipment and cables for damage
- Clean the balance tank if it is due in the operating procedures
Pool structure and safety
- Inspect ladders, handrails and step treads for security and corrosion
- Check all outlet grilles and sump covers are secure and undamaged
- Check tiles, grout and pool surround for damage
- Check pool covers and reels for damage
Records and compliance
- Review the month’s test results for trends and out-of-range readings
- Check COSHH assessments and safety data sheets are available for every chemical in use
- Check staff training records for plant room work and chemical handling
- Review the normal and emergency operating procedures are current
Domestic pool weekly service 15 tasks
A typical weekly visit to a private outdoor or indoor pool.
Water
- Test free chlorine and pH; adjust as needed
- Test alkalinity, calcium hardness and stabiliser if not done recently
- Check water clarity and colour
- Check the water level is mid-skimmer
Cleaning
- Empty skimmer baskets and the pump strainer
- Skim the surface and brush walls and steps
- Vacuum the floor
- Clean the waterline
Plant
- Backwash the filter if the pressure has risen to the set point
- Check pump, filter and pipework for leaks and noise
- Check the heater or heat pump is holding temperature
- Check the automatic doser or chlorinator and chemical levels
- Check the timer settings for filtration hours
Handover
- Leave a note of readings and chemicals added for the owner
- Store chemicals safely, out of reach of children, acids apart from chlorine
Related: work out doses with the pool chemical calculator and the water volume with the pool volume calculator. For plant rooms, see the preventative maintenance checklist. Build your skills with Tradefox training courses.
About this checklist. The tasks are general good practice written by Tradefox for training, in line with the approach in guidance from the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) and the HSE’s HSG179. Test frequencies, target ranges and actions for your pool must come from its written operating procedures, which should follow current PWTAG guidance.
Handle pool chemicals under a COSHH assessment, with the PPE on the label and safety data sheet. Never mix chemicals. Lock off pumps and dosing before opening strainers or working on plant.