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.
We are considering installing a salt water pool, however, have been warned about the wear on the pool covers, etc. Can anyone please recommend pool covers that you think work well. We live in the Northeast/ New England area.
Thanks!
Dawn
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This is a great check list… May we re-post it at our website? I will give you credit and link.
How about a article for helping people choose winter covers.
Ill chime in my experience…
Winter covers, winter covers, winter covers…
Winter covers come in various quality options. The standard 10 year, 12yr, 15yr and 20 yrs. They are all the same and come from the same place. Either made in the US or shipped from china which are thin as a peice of paper.
If you can take the time and patience to clean your cover each year then more power to you. Go for the higher / more expensive options.
For you lazy folks buy the cheapest one possible and replace it every year. Why sit and scrub for hours when its so much easier to buy a whole new one.
Hope this helps.. !
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My goodness. I tried to clean my swimming pool myself and it was crazy hard! I had to regularly do it and was sure stressful. I thought about considering it as an exercise but was really too much for me. Professional pool cleaning services are simply practical to get. Thanks for sharing this.
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Thanks for sharing this great content. Swimming and all things related to fitness are far from a terrible thing andwe should do more.
I love what you’re saying here, I believe a dirty dirty is an ugly pool, and I do not allow ugly pools!
I love what you’re saying here- all these pool ideas, I just don’t even know what to do with myself! Thank you!
Great lists are hard to come by that are relevant to any industry. But when you do come across them get them bookmarked and revert back. I’ve lost so many good lists over time!!
So glad to find your blog! It is informative and has quality information, which is great to see. I will likely let my readers know that you are here. I have a site where I do a lot of articles on pool and hot tub care, too. I’ve been focusing on the hot tubs during these winter months while all the pools are closed in Iowa, but it won’t be too long until we’re opening them up again. It’s nice to have a practical view point on swimming pool care.
Hope to get to know you more!
Jen Allen
Central Iowa Pool & Spa
This list looks just like my weekly check list…lol Great Job!
I have been spending a ton of money on chemicals I probably do not need. I am glad I had a chance to read this information, maybe now the stress will go away.
i found this list very useful, thanks very much for sharing.
Good check list to opening any swimming pool
Yes use the strips they never fail, great way to keep it cleaning.
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