Preparing Your Swimming Pool for Summer

With the warm weather approaching, it's time to think about opening your swimming pool for the season. These following tips and advice should help you in preparing your pool for summer!

1. Remove the cover. If there are leaves or other debris on the cover remove them before removing the cover.

2. Pump off any standing water if you have a solid cover.

3. After removing the cover, be sure to clean it, let it dry, and store for the season.

4. You will need to add water, bringing the level up to its normal operating level.

5. Remove any freeze plugs, Gizzmo's, and other items installed to protect against freezing.

6. You should have cleaned your filter thoroughly when you closed the pool for the winter. If not, you should do it now.

7. Now, start your filter system up, being sure to prime the pump before starting the motor. Be sure to purge all the air from the plumbing and equipment.

8. Check for any leaks.

9. Assess the pool itself. Hopefully, you had a solid cover on and the water is as clear and blue as when you closed it. If not, you will want to remove any large debris.

10. Any dirt, sand, algae, or other small debris should be vacuumed to waste.

11. After cleaning the pool, it's time to check the water chemistry.

• DO NOT begin by throwing a bunch of chlorine or other chemicals into the water. Adding chlorine and other chemicals in certain circumstances can damage and/or stain your pool surface.
• Allow the water to circulate at least 8-12 hours, so that the water that was added has time to mix with the water in the pool.
• After that time, test it thoroughly, then add the necessary chemicals in the proper sequence to balance the water chemistry. We suggest taking a water sample to your local pool professional to have it tested for pH, Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, etc. Be sure to follow the procedure they describe to avoid damage to your pool's surface.

Tile lines can be cleaned with baking soda and a sponge if you do not have any pool tile cleaner. Do not use any household cleaners (especially abrasives) to clean the tile. You do not want to swim in these chemicals.

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Enjoy your pool!