subject: How To Prepare Your Swimming Pool For The Season [print this page] After months of winter and rainy season, its already time to prepare and open the swimming pool but it may not be easy as there are many things to do in order for the pool and the pool area to be fully opened. In most cases, hiring contractors to the job might be easy but if you have the time and want to burn some of your calories then dont hesitate to do it as it would save you more money. You can even use the money on other stuff or even throw a pool party instead and of course, after completely keeping the pool back to its game
The first step is to clean the surroundings of the pool. Remove any debris and keep the plants away from the pool as you dont want them floating around your pool and potentially contaminating the pool water which can be a huge problem in the future. Dont remove the pool cover right away, you need to keep the entire area free from any debris before doing so. Afterwards, you have to consider that the pool covers are also full of debris and some yucky stuff on its liquid state. It is important to vacuum and remove them first before pulling or removing the swimming pool as they can penetrate and slip into the pool if not taken away from the pool covers. The remove the pool cover but of course do it based on how it should as you dont want to ruin the pool cover and buy another one next winter season.
Afterwards, check the condition of the pools. Fix what can be fixed and replaced what should be replaced, Double check whether the filters and pumps are still in good condition as well as the entire system. Then, when everything else are set, reinstall all the pools equipments like rails, slides and any other amenities that the pool has, Prepare the pump and make sure that the heating system as well as the pump motors are working properly. Once the pool is ready, fill it with pool water until to the midpoint of waterline till. Take the debris and other leaves off, scrub the walls and use the pool vacuum to completely remove any debris and leaves in the pool. If there is a sign of algae buildup, then remove it right away and chemically treat it if needed.
Once the pool is clean as good as new, pump water to the pool and turn the motor pump on. Observe the circulation and check for leakages and cracks. Seek help from the experts when there is a mechanical problem, as you dont want to completely damage the pump or heater as it would cost way more higher. Once everything is under control, keep the filter and pump for hours and test the water. Calculate and determine the pool waters ph balance, chemical hardness, alkalinity and chlorine level. Chemically treat the water if needed to ensure that proper amount of chlorine and alkalinity is observed. Then, grab your bikinis or swimming suit, its time to hit off to the swimming pool.
