Mold in the pool - Topla Kuca

Subject to sanitary and hygienic standards and good work of engineering communications, mold does not appear in the pool. If the fungus began to grow on the walls of the pool, around the drain holes, hit the pipeline, the reasons are as follows:

Insufficient ventilation: the accumulation of moist warm air in the room.
Violation of waterproofing and drainage: water is constantly retained near the drains.
Freezing of the room in the cold season.

Having understood where the mold came from in the pool room, you can choose effective methods to combat the fungus.

Why is mold dangerous?

The appearance of mold colonies should not be condoned. If the colony grows in a large public pool, the main threat becomes a violation of the sanitary and hygienic standards for maintaining the facility. There is a risk to the health of swimmers, controlling authorities can simply close the entire sports complex until the problem is fixed.
Mold is no less of a hassle in a private pool. In addition to a threat to human well-being (the fungus produces dangerous toxins and allergens), it:

Accelerates the corrosion of metals: drains, pipes, lamps, supporting structures begin to rust and fail.
Spoils water indicators: it becomes cloudy, an unpleasant odor appears.
Causes rotting of wood: if wood paneling was used in the decoration, it will have to be completely changed.

The appearance of fungus and mold in the pool significantly reduces the life of the facility, leads to the need to replace utilities and finishes. These are serious financial and time costs, which can be avoided if ventilation and heating that comply with building codes are foreseen in advance.

How to get rid of mold colonies?

To remove the fungus in the pool, you must:

Mechanically eliminate colonies using special scrapers and brushes. Metal and wooden surfaces are cleaned as deep as possible in order to completely destroy the mycelium.
Treat all surfaces with disinfectants.

But the main thing is to eliminate the causes of the appearance of mold colonies. The following methods are used for this:

Increasing the capacity of the existing ventilation and heating of the pool.
Installation of electric dehumidifiers (fan heaters).
Use of solar collectors.

Let’s compare the characteristics of all options.

Mapped Parameter	Centralized ventilation/heating	electrical equipment	Solar collectors
Covered area	Whole building	Up to 150m2 or more	Up to 150m2
Installation cost	high	Low	Low
Difficulty of installation	High: preliminary calculations are required, preparation of project documentation and estimates, complete re-equipment of the existing system	Medium: depends on the specific model	Low: no professional skills or specialized tools required
Start-up costs	High: requires the involvement of specialists, the process takes a long time	Medium: determined by the features of the model	Low: immediately after installation, the device is ready for use
Costs in the course of work	High: electricity, gaseous and solid fuels are constantly consumed	High: electricity, gaseous and solid fuels are constantly consumed	Zero: the device runs on free solar energy
Autonomy and possibility of decentralized installation	The system is completely dependent on the object, it is impossible to set individual parameters only for the pool	Can be installed in a separate room	Works only in the pool, does not affect other rooms
Application Specifics	Mainly used only in large sports complexes that can cover the high costs of installation and maintenance	Suitable for both public and private pools.	Suitable for both public and private pools.

The cheapest way to protect pools from mold forever

When comparing the characteristics of individual protection methods, it is clear that the most economical and affordable option is the choice of equipment powered by solar energy. Its additional advantage is that it solves a complex of tasks at once:

Provides normal air exchange.