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POOL OPENING CHECKLIST

We carry high quality swimming pool liners for all pools: Above Ground Pools & In Ground Pools. Our pool liners are manufactured under strict quality control standards from 100% virgin vinyl material. Each pool liner is protected against chemical and UV fading for years of lasting beauty and are specifically designed to withstand harsh weather environments (best cold crack resistance in the pool industry).

 
 

Opening your Pool? Make sure you think of everything...

Whether you are starting up a brand new swimming pool or opening one that has been closed for the winter, following the proper start-up steps will get you swimming faster and enjoying the pool more. It will also help prevent problems as the summer goes along.
Remove all leaves, debris & water from cover before removing cover. Remove the pool cover. Use Submersible Pump to remove water.
Check the condition of your Pool Liner. Need to replace your pool liner?
Perform housekeeping chores such as brushing and vacuuming. Empty the skimmer baskets of dirt and debris
Balance the water by taking 1 quart of your swimming pool water to a local professional swimming pool water-testing dealer for a complete water analysis. Make sure to have the chlorine stabilizer checked, and follow the dealer's instructions on balancing the water.
Remove all winterizing plugs from the pool suction lines and return lines.
Assemble all pump and filter pipes to respective fittings. Check the condition of the sand, cartridge or DE elements. Clean or replace if necessary. Need to replace your Pump & Filter System?
Be sure the filter top is secure, the tank drain is closed and the filter valve is in the "Filter" position.
Hook up pump, filter and any other additional equipment you might have (Pool Heaters, etc.).
Re-attach any deck equipment you have such as Pool Ladders, Diving Boards, etc. Install all Pool Deck equipment including skimmer baskets and return directionals.
Bring the water level up to normal & Start the pump.
Using Blue Wave Chemical Start-up Kit, follow our FREE Pool Care Guide directions to get your water in swimming condition! Balance the water chemistry and check the levels frequently during the first few days (until they stabilize).
Run the pool pump & filter system 24 hours until your pool water has cleared completely.
Remove any debris from pool using an Automatic Pool Cleaner or Pool Cleaning Equipment.
Clean Liner with Tile & Vinyl Cleaner & clean Filter with Filter Clean.
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