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Opening a Pool For Spring

Let’s start planning the pool parties! But wait, the pool opening has to be done properly before it can be enjoyed. Hopefully if the closing was thorough, the flip side should be fairly simple as well. This is a perfect time to make outdoor entertaining a focus as the economy remains flat and fewer families are traveling. Invest time and a little money now protecting a pool investment, and months of affordable, summer fun are sure to follow!

The process of opening a pool begins by assessing the situation from winter weather. Standing water, leaves and debris should be taken off the cover to ease removal. Once, the pool cover is off, it should be scrubbed, dried, and stored for next season. If necessary, skim the pool water to remove any items that may have gotten under the cover and clean the walls and floor with a pool vacuum cleaner.

Next, assemble the pool chemicals from storage and check to make sure they are still current. Expired chemicals should never be used so replace any that are out of date. At the same time, remove from storage any pool parts, ladders, slides, diving boards, fittings, pumps etc. that have also been in storage. Once these have been reassembled, a skimmer may have to be re-attached and if it is an above ground pool, the hook-up hoses from the skimmer and return jets will need to be connected to the pump and filter. Now, check to see that nothing needs to be replaced with the equipment i.e. fittings, seals, gaskets, diffusers, etc. This is the best time to make those changes so the pool won’t have to be closed temporarily during high season. Then, connect pump, filter and any applicable equipment (spa equipment, SCG, water feature pumps, heaters, booster pumps etc.)

In most cases, the water level will have to be topped off and it is suggested that pool chemicals be used to shock the water and address any algae or other issues with the water balance that may have come up over the winter. Chlorine, bromine, balancers, algaecides, etc. are all available as well as combo shock products. This can be done once the power is turned on and the system is checked for drips and leaks and any filters, depending on the type used, have been cleaned or changed out. When it is identified that the pool is operating well, shock the water and let it circulate for at least 24 hours but up to 72 hours. Next, check the water balance frequently until they stabilize. If the pool uses a pool heater, it should be warm by the time the pool is balanced. At this point, a regular maintenance schedule should kick in and it is time to enjoy the fruits of your labor!