Easy "Do it Yourself" Swimming Pool Opening Tips
Here at Poolandwater.com we hope you will work safely while opening your swimming pool.
Please always work with a pool opening partner, make sure all obstacles are out of your way for ease of removing the swimming pool cover and other equipment. Make sure that cover has been pumped off with a submersible cover pump available at poolandwater.com. Always lift with your leg’s, pool equipment can be bulky and heavy. Do not get into the pool early in the season due to water temperatures to remove debris, always use a telescopic pole with a leaf bag skimmer available at poolandwater.com. Also check vacuum heads for wear if there are any issues cracks or worn brushes look at the selection of vacuum heads at poolandwater.com.
Make sure that your equipment, pump, filter and motor are in good condition. Lube all “O” rings properly with Magic Lube available at poolandwater.com. If your pool water is low, fill to within 6” from the top of the pool, Pool water should run freely into all skimmers. Test your water. Clean and store your winter pool cover with Stow Away cover cleaner available at poolandwater.com, in a dry place. Clean off all winter plugs and water tubes and store in a box or plastic tote for next year. Tape swimming pool information like year pool was installed, serial number, make and model of the swimming pool pump and filter, heater year make and model, this phone number 800-225-9665 on the inside lid of the plastic container. This makes it easy for you if an issue arises, turn over the lid and call for help with service or parts and all the information is at your finger tips.
Most swimming pool stores sell Pool Opening Kits to make this job easier. Opening Kits are available at poolandwater.com and are sold based on the gallonage of your pool. To figure out your swimming pools gallonage multiply the width x length x average depth x 7.48 this will equal the gallonage. Easy to follow instructions are printed on the package.
For more instructions check out our article on opening your swimming pool at poolandwater.com
Enjoy the Hot summer in your cool swimming pool.
