As the days lengthen, it's time to think about opening the pool. Starting early gives time to deal with any problems before the warm weather arrives and everyone wants a swim.
1. Clear and remove the cover
Clear water and leaves off the top of the cover before you take it off, so they don't end up in the pool. Clean and dry the cover before storing it, or check an automatic cover is running smoothly.
2. Restore the water level
Top the pool up to its normal level, just above the middle of the skimmer opening.
3. Recommission the equipment
- Refit any plugs, gauges and fittings removed for winter
- Prime the pump and check for leaks around the plant
- Backwash or clean the filter
- Check the heating and controls start up correctly
4. Clean the pool
Brush the walls and floor, vacuum out the debris and empty the skimmer and pump baskets.
5. Balance and shock the water
Test the water, then correct the pH and alkalinity before adding chlorine. A shock dose helps clear anything that has built up over the winter. Run the filtration continuously until the water is clear.
6. Heat it up
Once the water is clear and balanced, turn the heating on. Using a cover from day one will help the pool reach temperature much faster.
Pool opening and servicing in Surrey, Berkshire and London
Our engineers open pools every spring across Surrey, Berkshire and London. We recommission the plant, balance the water and check everything is working, so all you need to do is swim.
Read more about our pool servicing, or call us on 01483 904704.
