Summer Surge: Our Top Tip for Maintaining Water Quality During Holiday Peak Season
The Australian holiday season is synonymous with high temperatures, increased community activity, and—critically for aquatic facility managers—a massive surge in bather load.
At Trisley’s Hydraulic Services (THS), we’ve been the commercial pool specialist for decades, and we know that this peak period puts immense strain on the most vital components of your facility: the filtration and chemical dosing systems.
To help you navigate the summer rush smoothly and ensure safe, compliant water quality for every patron, we offer one crucial piece of expert advice:
The THS Expert Tip: Never Ignore Your Controller Data
During periods of high use, every aspect of your hydraulic system is working harder. Our top tip is to maintain an almost forensic focus on two specific operational readings: chemical controller data and filtration run times.
Chemical Controller Readings: Increased bather loads mean higher demand on chemical dosing systems to neutralise contaminants and maintain required free chlorine residuals. Even small fluctuations can quickly push water chemistry out of compliance. Pay extra attention to your readings and calibrations, and confirm that your chemical controllers are communicating correctly with your dosing pumps. Precise balancing is non-negotiable for public health and safety.
Filtration Run Times: A higher frequency of use means your filters are being loaded faster. Extending filtration run times or adjusting backwash frequency ensures your filters (including media) are effectively removing particulate matter and that your entire filtration plant room is running optimally.
Ignoring these readings, even for a short time, can lead to costly and time-consuming issues like poor water quality, scale build-up, and chemical wastage, forcing you to implement emergency procedures during the busiest season.
Your Peace of Mind This Summer
Trisley's Hydraulic Services has provided quality products and services to the aquatic industry since the family entered the business in the 1970s. Our experience across every stage—from installation and design to training and servicing—means we are uniquely equipped to handle the demands of the summer surge.
Need Backup? Remember that THS offers comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Agreements (PMAs), which include regular, meticulous check-ins with detailed reporting.
Need Advice? Our team is highly knowledgeable , and our technicians are experienced ex-operators who can assist you in running your facility as efficiently as possible.
We are committed to providing a professional and quality service to the aquatic industry around Australia. If you’re in need of our assistance this peak season, contact us today!