Keeping paddling pool water clean

Counting_Pennies_2

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Can anyone help?

I have a rather deep paddling pool. Normally we just fill it a little but my husband forgot the hose pipe was on and went out for an hour so the paddling pool is nearly up to the top. The water is looking murky after two days of use so I thought I would see if there is anything I can do to keep it safe in terms of chemical balance for the children but also when I do eventually empty it for it to be safe for the garden plants.

Many thanks

peachyprice

Is it the type with a filter pump?

We used to have a large one and we used a chlorine dispenser to keep it clean, it was a plastic floating thing that you put chlorine tablets in, but you do need to test the water regularly with test strips to make sure the pH is correct. Link below.

http://www.ukpoolstore.co.uk/acatalog/Paddling_Pool_Floating_Pre-Filled_Chlorine_Dispenser.html

It kep our pool clean all summer, but you'll have to check if it's safe to use if you don't have a filter.

Counting_Pennies_2

http://www.ukpoolstore.co.uk/acatalog/Blue_Horizon_Pool_Water_Test_Strips.html

Thank you, I will get that floating dispenser, I am just looking at the test strips.

Would any of these be any good?

Thanks

Counting_Pennies_2

I have just realised I don't have a filter pump

It is similar to this one
http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-8ft-quick-up-paddling-pool/200-0592.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=200-0592

GM11

i used to use salt but can be a bit rough on the garden

peachyprice

Yes, that's like the one we had but it had a filter with it. Does yours have two plug holes on the side to attach a filter pump?

You may be able to use the dispenser without the filter, I'd give them a call, see what they say.

alias*alibi

I've got a bestway 8ft easy set pool; we use a flosting dispenser with chlorine tablets and I didn't think you needed a pump with it.

We also use test strips to check the chemical balance; got 25 strips for £7 in homebase.

spacey2012

As said Salt, tub of cheap cooking salt and you dont have the worry of having chlorine to deal with .

alanalea

Thank you Counting_Pennies! I have exactly the same pool & problem as you & was going to post this afternoon. I'll be watching this thread with interest!

Counting_Pennies_2

Hi yes it has two little pipes that come out of the sides one a the other marked b. it says bestway on the side

peachyprice

Alias is using it without a filter, I'm sure it's ok, it was just something I wasn't sure of.