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Year-round pool calendar

A simple schedule for desert pools.

WhenTask
Weekly (all year)Test water, brush, skim, empty baskets
January–FebruaryGood time to drain or resurface if needed; clean the filter thoroughly
March–AprilInspect pump and filter; check the salt cell for scale; set summer pump schedule
MayStock up on chlorine and acid before peak season; check pressure and leaks
June–SeptemberTest two or three times a week; watch water level; clean up after monsoon storms
OctoberClean filter after monsoon season; check heater before cooler nights
November–DecemberShorten pump schedule; use a solar cover; descale tile

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