Opening Your Pool As soon as that first warm spring breeze flows through, we know that you're eager to get your pool swim-ready. And opening your pool is now easier than ever. | |
With just a few simple steps, your pool will be ready for summer when you are. For more detailed information on how to open your pool, contact your local pool professional. - First, remove water and debris from your pool cover. Then, use a cover cleaner to wash, deoderize and protect your cover before storing it in dry, cool place.
- Remove leaves and other items from the bottom of your pool with a leaf-cleaner. Don't forget to empty the skimmer and pump strainer baskets.
- Add water to your pool to fill it to the recommended level, which is usually halfway up the skimmer.
- Check the installation and operation of all equipment including pump, filter, heater, diving board, ladders and chlorinator.
- Bring a sample of pool water to your local pool professional for an analysis. Your pool professional may provide you with instructions for balancing your pool water.
- Shocking the pool to remove any organic waste.
- Add a dose of algaecide to prevent algae.
- Sanitize your pool by using a stabilizer such as chlorinated tablets in a floater, skimmer or automatic chlorinator.
- Run the filter system for a minimum of two hours. In the meantime, brush the walls and vacuum the pool bottom.
(Note: The surface of a newly plastered pool should harden for a period of several weeks before being brushed or vacuumed.) |
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