Aqua Supercenter's Guide to Opening Your Pool Steps 13-15

Step 13 - PH Levels
Try and have PH levels between 7 and 8. If your water is far from this level, adjust it gradually. Adjust the levels, circulate for 4 hours, and readjust as needed.
Step 14 - PH Patience

Do not attempt to adjust the PH, the alkalinity, and the calcium levels on the same day. Do PH, then calcium, then alkalinity on separate days. Trying to do it all at once will result in cloudy water from precipitated calcium carbonate.

Step 15 - Missed a Spot
If your patience wore thin on step 6, we suggest using your swimming pool cleaner to remove any debris from your pool. An auto pool cleaner will make short work of any debris left behind.
The hard parts are over, and now you can enjoy your swimming pool . Now is the time to accessorize that beautiful, clean pool. Here are some common additions to your pool and outdoor area:

Above Ground Pool Decks

Outdoor TVs

Swimming Pool Floats

Swimming Pool Games & Toys

And now you are ready to enjoy your swimming pool. Again, this was a general list of common steps. We hope this was a helpful guide to opening your pool. We will have follow-up articles for frequently asked questions, and you can always contact us via email at PoolProfessional@aquasupercenter.com, Additional Swimming Pool information is available in our Information Super Center.

Aquasupercenter's Guide to Opening Your Swimming Pool Steps 4 & 5

Step 4- Plugs and Valves Inventory

Do an inventory of all plugs that came out of the valves, filters, and pumps. If you check now, this will help alleviate future frustration. Some pool owners charge ahead opening their swimming pools only to discover they do not have everything they need. Sometimes it’s hard for some pool owners to remember where the stashed the plugs, so we suggest putting them in the strainer basket of your pump.

Step 5 - Checking the Guages

Check your Filter Gages. Filter gages are prone to freezing. The best way to test is to look at the gage for a “0” reading. If it reads “0” there are no problems. If not, replace it.

Shameless Plug (And Pun!)

We can help you with all filter parts and accessories that may have gone missing in the off season. Call us or email us and we will be happy to diagnose the problem or part you need and give you the best price, guaranteed. sales@aquasupercenter.com – 941-487-2775

Spring Opening Guide Part 1

Aqua Supercenter’s

Guide to

Opening Your Swimming Pool

There is no absolute method for opening a swimming pool. Because swimming pools pot mark landscapes across the country, there is no one method exclusively used. With the varieties of swimming pools and their locations, we can’t pinpoint a certain method for opening your swimming pool for spring, but we can make a generic list of necessary steps the majority of pool owners follow.

Step 1 - Preparation

Test your pool water before removing the cover of your pool. You’ll need to know what your levels are so you can accurately apply the right chemicals.

Tomorrow, the next steps to take to prepare for a successful pool opening. Stay Tuned.