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Palmdale Pool Cleaning Guide

Stop algae before it starts with a Palmdale-specific routine built for heat, wind, and heavy sun.

Updated Jan 2026 6 min read AV Pool Cleaners

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Palmdale weekly cleaning checklist

Dust, pollen, and intense UV mean chlorine demand stays high. Stick to this order each week.

Prep & skim

Run pump 10–12 hours in summer; 8–10 hours spring/fall.
Empty skimmer and pump baskets first to maximize flow.
Skim surface, then brush walls and steps to lift fine dust.

Vacuum & filter

Vacuum after brushing so the filter traps loosened debris.
Note clean filter PSI; service at +8–10 PSI.
Use skimmer socks during windy weeks to protect the filter.

Balance targets

Free chlorine: 3–5 ppm; CYA: 40–60 ppm.
pH: 7.4–7.6; TA: 80–110 ppm; Calcium: 250–350 ppm.
Shock to 6 ppm after parties or dusty weekends.

Dose chlorine in the evening so it circulates overnight and survives Palmdale sun the next day.

Summer and wind-season adjustments

Peak summer

Add 10–20% more chlorine per dose; consider liquid for fast mix.
Check CYA monthly; top off to 50–60 ppm if UV is stripping FC fast.
Increase runtime by 1–2 hours during heat waves.

Windy weeks

Brush shallow steps twice weekly; dust settles there first.
Empty baskets mid-week to keep flow strong.
Lightly shock after major gusts to oxidize organics and pollen.

After rain

Drain to proper level, balance pH/alkalinity, then dose chlorine.
Run pump 24 hours to clear silt; retest next morning.
Inspect the equipment pad for standing water or debris.

Equipment checks Palmdale owners overlook

Heat, sun, and grit stress equipment. Quick weekly checks avoid costly repairs.

Pump prime

Keep water mid-skimmer so pumps do not pull air.
Clean and lube pump lid o-ring monthly.
Watch for air bubbles in the lid after startups.

Filter performance

Record clean PSI; clean cartridges/backwash at +8–10 PSI.
Rinse cartridges from top to bottom to flush dust.
Check pressure gauge accuracy yearly; replace if stuck.

Chlorine delivery

For tabs, keep floater away from walls and steps to avoid etching.
For salt, hold salt 300–500 ppm above minimum in summer.
Verify timer schedules after outages and time changes.

FAQs: Palmdale pool care

How do I avoid cloudy water after wind?

Brush first, run the pump longer, and clean baskets so flow stays high. Shock lightly to oxidize fine dust and pollen.

What CYA level works best here?

Keep stabilizer 40–60 ppm. Lower than 30 ppm wastes chlorine; higher than 70 ppm slows chlorine too much.

How often should I vacuum?

Weekly is ideal. During windy stretches, quick spot vacuums mid-week keep the filter from clogging.

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