How to Open Your Swimming Pool the Right Way

Opening your pool signals the start of warm weather and relaxed attitudes. Whether you're emerging from a long snowy winter or a quick brush with cooler temps, opening your pool can be a simple process.

• Remove leaves and debris from pool cover.
• Take off the cover, clean it, and store it.
• Hook up pool pumps and filters and reconnect all hoses and electrical connections.
• Remove leaves and debris from skimmers, filters, pumps and drains.
• Take out leaves and debris from the pool.
• Fill pool water up to proper level.
• Turn on the filter pump and make sure all skimmers, bottom drains, and filters are functioning properly.
• Vacuum up any remaining debris in the pool.
• After pool filter has been running 3-4 hours, test the water. Retest water to see if any adjustments have to be made.
• Once adjustments have been made, shock the pool following label directions.
• Jump in!

Source: Hayward Pool Products