Swimming Pool Chemicals
However, to ensure you get the most out of your pool, it’s important that it’s well maintained. One way to make sure of this is by adding, when required, swimming pool chemicals which your local swimming pool specialists will be able to provide. These chemicals will help guarantee your pool water is crystal clear, but once used, you need to make sure that you store them correctly.
As the owner of a swimming pool, along with enjoying the benefits on offer it’s important that you understand and appreciate the safety implications they pose. One of the main safety implications concerns the storage of chemicals, which is why below is a brief guide containing some of the tips you should follow when it comes to storing your chemicals.
1) Wherever you store your chemicals, you need to keep the area cool and dry, and make sure that chemicals are never mixed. Due to the contents of the chemicals, it’s also important to ensure the storage facility is well ventilated.
2) As with all chemicals, keep your pool chemicals out of reach of children and pets. It’s also advisable to keep the chemicals away from other flammable materials and your swimming pool heaters.
3) Don’t keep the containers on top of each other or on the floor.
4) After use, ensure the lid is tightened and that only the original lid is used on the container. This will keep chemicals secure and fresh for the next time you use them.
5) If you’re using both liquid and powder chemicals, when storing it’s advisable to keep liquid chemicals beneath powders where possible – this way, in the unfortunate situation that the liquid leaks you won’t have to worry about it mixing and reacting with the powder.
6) If in doubt refer to the chemical container for details.
With your chemicals safely stored away in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, you and your family can enjoy the benefits of your swimming pool in the spring sunshine, complete with a range of swimming pool accessories such as inflatables – all provided by your local pool specialists.
Although following these few basic tips will help to minimise the risk of accidents occurring with your chemicals, because each chemical is different it’s important that you follow the safety instructions provided on the containers themselves. However, should you have any question surrounding the storage of your swimming pool chemicals contact your local swimming pool specialists.
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