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Inground pool opening & startup
Note: If you have a mesh safety cover on your pool, peel back the cover about a month before you plan to open and add shock. Mesh covers allow debris and sunlight to reach the water, and the pool can quickly turn green without pre-season care.
1) Remove the cover
*Clear leaves and other large debris off cover
*Pump standing water off of cover
*Drain and store water tubes
*Pull cover off; wash, dry, and fold for summer storage
2) Raise the water level
Add water to the pool until it reaches 1/2 to 2/3 of the way up the skimmer
3) Remove winter plugs and gizzmos
Replace return outlet fittings and skimmer baskets
4) Turn on filter system
*If you did not clean the filter when you closed the pool for winter, clean it now
*Prime the pump, and switch on the system
*If you own a DE system, add new DE powder
*Check the system – Is the pressure gauge working? Do you see any leaks?
5) Assess the pool
*Remove large debris with a net; vacuum up dirt, algae, and small debris
*Add shock at a rate of 1 gallon or 1 pound of shock per 10,000 gallons of pool water
*Add a dose of algaecide
*Add chlorine tabs to the chlorinator, floater, or skimmer basket
As soon as possible, bring a sample of pool water to Splash Pool Supply for a detailed analysis. After the winter, all of your chemical levels will probably be low.
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