Opening Your Pool

Whether your pool is newly installed or you are opening it after a winter shutdown, getting the right start can make all the difference. All you need is a personalized treatment plan... then relax and "happy swimming!

1. Fill your pool: If the water level is low, fill the pool to the middle of the skimmer opening. If your pool was covered, fill before removing it. This will make it easier to remove the cover.
   
   
2. Remove the cover: If you have a "solid" cover, drain off the water. Avoid letting the "standing water" get into the pool. After removal, the cover must be swept and cleaned with a pool cover cleaner. (i.e. "Stow-Away'"' for chlorine pools and "BaquaFresh" for Baquacil pools) We recommend you store the cover in a large trash can with water and a cover cleaner. Solid and mesh "'safety covers" must be cleaned and stored in a dry place.
   
   
3. Additionally: Remove the "Gizzmo" (if installed) from skimmer, insert the skimmer basket and replace the skimmer lid. Rinse the "pump protector" from pump housing and reinstall the pump and filter drain plugs. Place the pump filter basket into the pump and secure the pump lid, making sure the o-ring is clean and treated with a silicon lubricant. Reinstall the filter pressure gauge securely. Reinstall the handrails and ladder.
   
   
4. Filtration: With filter valve lever in "filter" position; turn pump on and thoroughly brush your pool. Run the pump/filter for at least 24 hours, then backwash. If you did not chemically clean the filter before closing the pool, do so now, following label instructions.
   
   
5. Housekeeping: Vacuum the pool thoroughly to remove all debris.
   
   
6. Testing: Circulate the water for 24 hours, then bring a 1-quart sample to our water analysis lab. You will receive printed instructions for your start up procedure.
   
   
7. Resume normal weekly routine: Remember to have your authorized dealer check the water balance once a month during the swim season.