Keeping your Cascade swimming pool in top condition requires regular maintenance. Here is some easy-to-follow pool care information to help you perform common tasks.
Filtration Medium Change
Periodically replace filtration medium every 5-7 years
Use rubber gloves and simple tools like a Stillson wrench and a crescent wrench
Superchlorinate the pool before starting the job
Spider Gasket Replacement
Replace the Spider Gasket every 5-7 years or when you notice a pool leak
Use a medium-sized Phillips head screwdriver and contact cement
Clean the surface thoroughly before applying the new gasket
Service a Salt Chlorinator Cell
Handle Hydrochloric Acid with care and wear protective gear
Soak the electrode in a mixture of water and acid to remove calcium buildup
Dispose of the used acid mixture properly
Fixing the Aquagenie Feeder Tube
Use a PVC part and solvent to hold the tube out of the way
Lower the pool water level to access the Aquagenie body
Apply solvent and press the PVC block onto the skimmer wall
Patching a Damaged Pool Liner
Use underwater adhesive and spare liner material
Clean and roughen the area around the damage
Apply the patch firmly and hold it in place with a sandbag if possible
Clearing the Hair & Lint Strainer
Turn off the pool pump and OZONE unit
Loosen the clear lid and remove the basket
Clean the basket and replace it gently, ensuring it's properly seated