After a long winter, your pool is ready to open again as the weather warms up. Before you can officially put it into use, you need to perform a series of maintenance on your pool to prepare it for the opening. So that it can be more popular in the popular season.
Before you can enjoy the fun of swimming, you need to follow all the necessary steps to open the pool correctly. Make sure the pool is clean, safe and all components are functioning properly. This guide will show you in detail what preparations you need to do before opening the pool in spring or summer.
Follow the steps below to get a clear and safe pool as you wish after winter.
1. Remove the pool cover and clean it
The first step to open the pool is to remove the pool cover. Carefully check whether the pool cover has been damaged during the winter. Next, thoroughly clean the pool cover and store it in a dry, cool and safe place. Prevent damage and mold growth.
2. Check the pool equipment
Before starting the pool operation system, check that all equipment is in good condition.
Pool pump: Make sure there are no cracks or leaks and it is functioning properly
Filter: Check if the filter element needs to be cleaned or replaced
Skimmer: Clean up debris. Make sure there are no obstructions
Heater:
3. Check the pool surface
Check the pool walls and bottom for damage. Check for algae or stains, etc. If you find any abnormalities, please fix them.
4. Fill the pool with water
If the water level drops when it is turned off. You need to refill it to the standard position. The water level should be half of the skimmer opening.
5. Balance the pool chemical level
Now it’s time to test the water quality.
Use a test kit to test the chemical balance of the pool. Especially the pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness. pH should be the first test item. pH range: 7.2-7.8. Total alkalinity: 60-180ppm. Chlorine is most effective when the pH is stable within the normal range. So when the pH is above or below the normal range, you need to use pH Plus or pH Minus to adjust it.
In addition, you also need to pay attention to the total alkalinity and calcium hardness. They are interrelated with the pH.
You also need to test the chlorine content in this step to determine the free chlorine content, so as to determine the amount of shock to be used in the next shock.
6. Shock your pool
Shock is an important solution to kill bacteria and algae. We usually recommend using chlorine disinfectants to complete it. (For example: Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate, Calcium Hypochlorite). It can completely kill bacteria and algae in the pool.
And when the free chlorine level drops to a certain range (1-3ppm), you can swim normally and have a continuous disinfection effect. And if sodium dichloroisocyanurate is used as a shock agent, or calcium hypochlorite is used for shock and then cyanuric acid is added, it can effectively prevent the chlorine in the pool from dissipating quickly under the ultraviolet radiation of the pool.
Do not allow swimmers to enter the pool until the chlorine content drops below 3.0 ppm.
For knowledge about swimming pool related chemicals, you can check “Swimming Pool Maintenance” for more information.
7. Clarify your pool
Add pool clarifiers and use tools to remove impurities in the water. Make the pool water look clearer.
8. Perform a final water test, add other chemicals
Shock treatment will do most of the heavy lifting, but once it is complete, you can choose to add any other specialized pool chemicals you deem necessary.
This may include algaecides, which can provide additional protection against algae formation, which is useful if you know your pool is particularly prone to this problem.
Your pool is about to open. It is necessary to perform another water test to ensure that your pH, alkalinity, calcium, and free chlorine levels are within the appropriate range. Once your pool chemistry is balanced – the water becomes clear.
After you have done the above preparations, you can open your pool! For more information about pool maintenance and pool chemicals, please continue to pay attention to Yuncang. If you have any needs for pool chemicals, please share with me (sales@yuncangchemical.com).
Post time: Mar-03-2025