A home or villa pool in Jordan needs a filtration and sanitizing system that runs consistently through the summer months, especially with the dust and high temperatures that speed up algae growth and water contamination. This guide explains the core components of a pool filtration system, the routine maintenance steps, and the most common problems and their fixes.
Core components of a pool filtration system
Every pool needs three basic elements working together: a pump to draw and circulate the pool water, a filter (sand or cartridge) to remove debris and suspended particles, and a sanitizing unit to eliminate bacteria and algae. Pump and filter size are determined by the pool’s volume in cubic meters and the daily turnover rate required — the bigger the pool, the higher the pump and filter capacity you need. You can browse the pool filters and pumps available at TNT.
Sanitizing and chlorination
Sanitizing is the first line of defense against bacteria and algae. The most common methods used in Jordan are chlorination (chlorine tablets or granules) and automatic chlorination systems that regulate the dose continuously instead of manual dosing. The ideal free chlorine level is usually between 1 and 3 ppm, and the ideal pH is between 7.2 and 7.6 — outside that range chlorine loses its effectiveness even when the quantity is sufficient. To see the options: chlorination and sanitizing equipment and water treatment and sanitizing chemicals.
Suggested routine maintenance schedule
- Daily: run the pump and filter for 8-12 hours (depending on pool size), and remove leaves and floating debris with a hand skimmer net.
- Weekly: test chlorine and pH levels, and clean the pump’s skimmer/strainer basket of accumulated debris.
- Monthly: backwash sand filters, or clean/replace the cartridge depending on the filter type, and inspect your cleaning tools.
- Seasonally: a full inspection of the pump and connections before the season starts, and a check that lighting and heating systems (if any) are in good condition.
Common problems and their causes
- Cloudy water: usually a clogged filter that needs backwashing/cleaning, or an imbalance between chlorine and pH.
- Green algae: the result of low chlorine over an extended period or poor water circulation — requires a shock treatment with the filter running for extra hours.
- Strong chlorine smell: contrary to what you’d expect, this is usually a sign of insufficient chlorine or unbalanced pH, not too much chlorine.
TNT’s swimming pool services
TNT currently offers complete swimming pool solutions: installation and maintenance, plus the sale of filtration, sanitizing, lighting and heating supplies and cleaning tools. To request a site visit or advice for your pool: swimming pools page.
