Stainless steel is one of the most used materials
to cover the needs associated with pool applications: pool stairs, showers,
filters, handrails, canyons and waterfalls, overflows, podiums, etc.
Resistant and durable, its appearance is not altered and its
maintenance is simple. However, it is important that this maintenance be
careful and regular, especially with parts outside the pool that may be subject
to an aggressive environment: when dried, pool water projections can create
areas with strong areas on the surface of these parts. chloride ion
concentration, often starting point of corrosion.
In order to prevent this corrosion and ensure perfect conservation,
the pool manufacturer AstralPool has published a guide with basic maintenance
tips for the pool material in stainless steel:
Perform a
strict initial visual inspection, in order to detect the possible occurrence of
signs of oxidation by external agents that have not initially been considered.
o Strict
compliance with periodic manual cleaning of accessories. Start with a
weekly frequency, until adjusting the optimal time interval, always avoiding
the formation of dry residue deposits (salts or other solids).
o For manual
or shock dosages, do not do it near the stainless steel parts, avoid splashes
or concentrations.
o Avoid
depositions of substances on metal parts such as: salts, dust, dirt, etc.
o Avoid
contact with other metal parts or materials, especially iron, concrete
adhesions, etc.
o Perform
the cleaning of the accessories with mains water or, in case of deposits or
rust spots, it is advisable to use stainless steel cleaning products . Rinse
with fresh water and dry completely with a cotton cloth.
o Pay
special attention to the interstitial zones and the effects of the waterline of
the accessories.
o If salts
are added or a saline chlorination system is used, maintain strict control of
the amount of dissolved salts in the water and the stability of the equipment.
o Ensure the
control of the pH, of the disinfectant and the correct use of bactericide.
o Perform
daily water recirculation to prevent deposition of submerged accessories.
o In indoor
installations, ensure correct daily air recirculation, using dehumidifying
equipment to control the formation of condensation in the environment. In
facilities where there are podiums or jump levers, special attention should be
paid to cleaning the bottom of them, in order to prevent accumulated
condensation.
o Plan at
least one annual technical stop for preventive or corrective maintenance of
accessories and installation in general.
Remember as a fundamental conservation premise for stainless steel,
that the smoother and cleaner we maintain its surface, the more stable the
oxidation resistance will be.
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