Opening your Swimming Pool

It is almost that time of year again. Time for backyard bar-b-queues, parties and swimming. Follow these steps to ensure you are off to a great start to your swim season.

1. Remove the cover if you have one.  Make sure to get rid of any debris that may be on the cover.
2. Inspect pump, plumbing and filter for cracked or damaged parts.
3. Reconnect all plumbing (if you disconnected when you closed the pool).
4. Remove any winter plugs you may have used and reconnect eyeball jets to the returns.
5. Remove any debris from skimmers and weir basket.
6. Remove any debris from pool floor with rake or leaf skimmer.
7. Fill pool so that the water is 3” to 4” above skimmers.
8. If you are using a cartridge filter, make sure filter is clean.
9. If you are using a sand filter, make sure sand is in good shape, should be replaced every 5 years or so.
10. Make sure valves are set to recirculate the water and turn on the pump.
11. Check and balance your chemical levels:  pH, Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, and Copper or chlorine.  Refer to operator manuals for suggested ranges.
12. Once your pool water is clear, the pool itself is clear of debris and the chemistry is in balance, dive in and enjoy!

If you have any questions on opening your pool or copper ionization, please call Intec America at 1-800-896-1759.