Pool opening

With the unseasonably warm weather this week, perhaps it time to start thinking about routine Spring maintenance. It never hurts to start early so those inevitable surprises cannot delay planned pool opening.

My initial checks include:

  • inspect pool tiles, surroundings and gutters for signs of ice or freeze damage;
  • check pump room for pipe leaks or leaky valves;
  • open sand filters and check sand quality and level;
  • open DE filters and check integrity of the grids;
  • open cartridge filters and check cartridges for damage or wear;
  • check/ run pool pump to ensure well-lubricated bearings and silent operation;
  • check transformers and power supplies for water damage or corroded terminals;
  • inspect fuse box and ensure operability of trip switches and earth leakage units;
  • make preliminary inspection of pool lights and determine lamps that need replacing;
  • ensure the pool water is still in pristine condition with no trace of algae.

Any major problems discovered now can be comfortably dealt with well in advance of the swimming season, when pool service is both hard to get and rushed.

157 thoughts on “Pool opening”

  2. our pool filter won’t start. the timer switch doesn’t seem to work. suggestions and where to get a replacement timer. how to by-pass to make sure it’s just the timer. Thank you.

  3. If it’s still cold where you live, now is a great time to stock up on necessities like chemicals, mineral sticks and filters. Usually they’re still on sale during the winter.

  4. Thank goodness it’s unseasonably warm, I’m sick of this winter stuff! Thanks for the article! It’s always scary to pull that pool cover off after winter is over.

  6. I am new to pools. Just purchased a home with an above ground pool. It is a 15 x 30 oval with 4′ depth in all areas. My questions are: How do i calculate the amount of water in the pool (full)? My readings are: cya = 0, PH = 6.4, TA = 80,
    chlorine = 1 and hardness = 200. I have some chemicals left over from a spa we used to have such as: balance pack and baking soda. Can anyone tell me how to adjust each one of these if needed? i also have the chlorine shock packages and 3″ chlorine tablets. Thanks for you help in advance..

  7. That’s very thorough! Many times people don’t take the time to do these things, but it’s definately a neccesity.

  8. I agree with Aquaman, all you need is a kit that tests, pH, alkalinity and chlorine. Test strips are not as reliable. Keep your media clean and make sure to check your filters!!

    A little maintenance goes a long way with pools. It is 10x the work to bring a pool back to life than to keep it maintained on a regular basis!

    Dallas Pool Remodeling

  9. I would be interested in writing a guest post for your blog what is your guest posting policy? Please let me know via e-mail

  12. Help! I just moved in to a rental property and discovered a in ground pool on the side of our house. Apparently the pool is has not been taken care of in 6 yrs. It has a cover and green water and appears to be holding water good seeing it always looks full. What steps to I need to do to restore the pool so it’s in working condition? Do I drain all the water and refill or what? Thanks!

  14. We recently purchased a home with an inground cement pool – new liner installed last year – we are in process of trying to get up & running. We have a problem – we removed the winter liner & discovered that the tracking holding the winter cover was not secured every 8inches or so – now the tracking is wavy. Any ideas as to how we can now secure the tracking to the pool side & hopefully eliminate the wavyness along the edge of our pool??

    help – thanks Kim

  16. If you are thinking of constructing swimming pool, then you should probably be reading through books to get ideas for your pool and meeting with respective contractors who can help you with your swimming pool. You can contact even me if you need any ideas

  17. Well Great Guide You have their. Another thing people must know the safety precautions in the pool.. I agree with Kim Filters must be checked also every now and then. I also have a private pool made by Pioneer Pools in Christchurch pretty nice design and structure.

  18. Nice to know there are sites like this out there, it’s something we try to explain to all our clients. We’ll certianly be using this as a point of reference in the future for our customer base. Thanks.

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