1. Remove the pool cover. There are two kinds of pool covers that you will be dealing with during pool openings: Solid and Mesh Pool covers.
Solid Pool Covers - Use a small cover pump to remove rain and snow melt. While the water is being pumped, at the same time, tighten up the cover by pulling on its edges. This is to gather the water into one easily pumped area. You can also use a leaf blower underneath the cover. This will inflates the cover slightly, as the water is being pushed into one area. A leaf net and your pool brush can be used to remove leaves and debris from the cover. Once the water and debris is removed, you need to drain the water bags.
Mesh Pool Covers - You can use a broom and brush, or probably a blower to remove leaves and debris from top and edges of your mesh pool cover. Next, remove springs from the anchors with the removal tool. Fold it seam to seam, and then roll like a sleeping bag and stuff it into the storage bag.
2. Reassemble filter, pump, heater, etc
Install everything needed before pool openings like pump, sand filter, water heater, and chlorinator. After then, reinstall the pump and skimmer baskets and pressure gauges. It was probably removed in the fall to have the filters pulled out and cleaned with a hose. Therefore, it should be re-installed correctly before start pumping.
3. Turn on power to pump & start system
Watch the pressure on the filter gauge closely with your hand on power switch! Turn off quickly if pressure rises well above normal range. You also need to recheck that all return side valves are open. If no pressure builds up at all, like if the pump is not pumping, and then shut the off power after 1 minute. Repeat the process mentioned before.
Once the system is started, you can adjust the valves and return fittings for proper flow. You can also check for leaks around pump and filter. See if repair is needed. If everything works perfectly, then you are now ready for pool openings.
4. Clean the pool
Skim, vacuum, and brush the pool in that order. Leaf rake is best. It is also useful for scooping large amounts of leaves or debris from pool floor. If pool has lots of algae, vacuum the pool to waste. Vacuum the dirt from floors and walls out the backwash line. It helps the prevention of constant clogging and cleaning of filter. After skimming and vacuuming the pool carefully, brush the pool thoroughly.
5. Check and Balance Water Chemistry
Use a good quality pool water test kit. It is recommended that you have to replace test kit reagents every spring every year. Follow pool water test instructions carefully to obtain accurate results. You need to always read instructions on the packaging for proper handling and application of the pool chemicals. Dispense them broadly and never mix chemicals. By brushing the pool after adding chemicals is helpful to distribution and dilution. You need to retest the water daily and readjust if needed. It may be a good move to have an annual check-up to your pool by a pool professional. There are many people that use pool companies to check everything before Pool Openings Bernardsville NJ.
Skim, vacuum, and brush the pool in that order. Leaf rake is best. It is also useful for scooping large amounts of leaves or debris from pool floor. If pool has lots of algae, vacuum the pool to waste. Vacuum the dirt from floors and walls out the backwash line. It helps the prevention of constant clogging and cleaning of filter. After skimming and vacuuming the pool carefully, brush the pool thoroughly.
5. Check and Balance Water Chemistry
Use a good quality pool water test kit. It is recommended that you have to replace test kit reagents every spring every year. Follow pool water test instructions carefully to obtain accurate results. You need to always read instructions on the packaging for proper handling and application of the pool chemicals. Dispense them broadly and never mix chemicals. By brushing the pool after adding chemicals is helpful to distribution and dilution. You need to retest the water daily and readjust if needed. It may be a good move to have an annual check-up to your pool by a pool professional. There are many people that use pool companies to check everything before Pool Openings Bernardsville NJ.
