How do you open and close a pool?

Author: Regan Huels Jr.  |  Last update: Tuesday, May 10, 2022

How do I open my swimming pool?

How do you close a pool step by step?

What chemicals do you need to open a pool?

How do you open and close an inground pool?

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Should I shock pool before closing?

Shocking kills any bacteria that might linger in your pool during the winter. We recommend shocking a few days before you close the pool. If that is not possible, make sure to shock the pool the night before you close it for winter.

Do I need to shock my pool when I open it?

KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO SHOCK:

Shock your pool when you open it for the season to kill algae that has developed in the Spring. AFTER A PARTY OR HEAVY USE: People carry bacteria and chlorine levels can drop drastically when there are many active swimmers using a pool.

How much shock Do I need to open my pool?

Shock the Pool to Remove Bacteria and Contaminants

To shock your pool, use 2 pounds of shock for every 10,000 gallons of water. This should raise your chlorine levels to 10.0 ppm.

Should I shock my pool when I first fill it up?

At first you'll add chlorine in what's called “shock” levels – an extra heavy dose to start your pool off. A shock dose coupled with extra circulation will ensure that all the water gets treated properly in the beginning.

What does it mean to close a pool?

Closing your pool means that your pool is not currently being used, but could be used again soon. When you close your pool you're most likely not that concerned about freezing temperatures or about water staying behind in your lines or vessels (for example: pump, filter, heater, chlorinator, etc.).

How do you close down an inground pool?

How do I open my pool in the spring?

When should you open your pool?

You should open your pool when the temperature is consistently above 70 degrees during the day. This helps prevent algae from growing, keeps pollen from collecting in the water, and doesn't cost much more than opening later in the spring.

What to do when you open your pool and it's green?

How much algaecide does it take to close a pool?

When closing and winterizing your pool, it is important to remember to balance your pool water's chemistry prior to closing and don't forget the algaecide. Algaecide is simple and effective with one quart of winter algaecide typically enough to treat 20,000 gallons of water all winter long.

Can you use bleach to shock a pool?

You can also simply add more chlorine, and pouring household bleach into the pool is one way to do this. Be sure the pH is in the proper range -- between 7.2 and 7.8 -- and add the bleach in the early evening to avoid having most of it degraded by sunlight.

How long should you wait to swim after shocking pool?

After Shocking Your Pool

It is safe to swim once your chlorine levels are around 5 ppm or after 24 hours. It is always best to test first!

How long does it take for a pool to clear up after opening?

As a general rule of thumb a DE filter can clear up a pool within 1-3 days, a sand filter 5-10 days, and a cartridge system can vary widely based on the size and condition of the filter elements, and how often they are disassembled and cleaned.

Can I just throw chlorine tablets in my pool?

NEVER just throw them into your pool water. This will cause them to dissolve on the floor and it can damage and create a permanent bleach stain to your liner or concrete.

What's the difference between pool shock and chlorine?

Chlorine is a sanitizer, and (unless you use Baquacil products) is necessary for maintaining a clear and healthy pool. Shock is chlorine, in a high dose, meant to shock your pool and raise the chlorine level quickly.

What happens if you don't open inground pool?

A pool isn't designed to be stagnant during the warm months of the year, and pool covers deteriorate faster in strong summer sunlight. Leaving the pool closed all summer is a guaranteed way to end up with a green, smelly mess and permanent stains or damage to the pool surfaces.

What is the cheapest way to fill a pool with water?

At an average of $0.004 per gallon, city water is the most inexpensive and most popular option. For 15,000 to 30,000 gallons, you'll pay between $60 and $120.