Alright, let me tell you about getting the pool sorted out using the trusty pool pole. It’s one of those jobs you just gotta do, right?
Getting Set Up
So, the pool was starting to look a bit messy. Leaves floating, some bits sunk to the bottom. You know how it gets. First thing I did was head over to the shed where all the pool gear lives. Grabbed the telescopic pole. It’s one of those blue aluminum ones, nothing fancy.
Needed to check the locking mechanism first. Sometimes these things get stuck, or worse, they don’t lock properly and slide down when you’re halfway across the pool. Gave the twist lock a good turn back and forth. Seemed okay today, gripped tight.
Then I picked out the attachments I needed. For today, it was mainly:
- The skimmer net – the wide mouth one for surface leaves.
- The brush head – standard one for the walls.
Clicked the skimmer net onto the end of the pole. Nice solid click, felt secure. That’s important, don’t want it falling off in the deep end.
The Actual Work
First job: skimming. I extended the pole out. Had to pull pretty hard to get it to full length. Then gave that twist lock another firm turn. Really gotta make sure it holds. Started walking around the edge, dipping the net in, scooping up all the floating junk. Leaves, little bits of grass, the occasional unfortunate bug.
Reaching the middle is always the test. You gotta lean over, keep your balance, and sweep that net smoothly. When the pole’s fully extended like that, it feels a bit bendy, a bit heavy. Takes some effort, especially on your back after a few minutes. Got most of the surface debris cleared out though.
Next up, brushing. Collapsed the pole down a bit, maybe halfway. Easier to handle when it’s shorter. Popped the skimmer net off. Sometimes that button release is stiff, had to wiggle it a bit. Then clicked the brush head on.
Started working on the sides. Applied decent pressure, scrubbing along the waterline where that slight scum line likes to form. Then did the steps and the shallow end. Keeping the pole shorter gives you way more control for scrubbing stubborn spots.
For the deep end walls, I had to extend the pole out again, almost full length. Pushing down hard with the brush at that distance, let me tell you, it’s a proper workout for the arms and shoulders. You feel it. Made sure to brush the whole surface, get any invisible slime off before it turns into proper algae.
Finishing Up
Once the brushing was done, I collapsed the pole all the way down. Twisted the lock tight one last time. Gave the attachments a quick rinse with the hose. Then stood the pole and the heads back in their corner, ready for next time.
The pool looked a whole lot better. It’s satisfying, doing it yourself. That pole, it does the job. Nothing special, but it works. Just gotta treat it right, make sure those locks are working, otherwise you’re in for a frustrating time. Done for another week, thankfully.
