It’s the day you’ve been looking forward to for months—it’s warm enough to start the process of opening your pool! Just as you should take steps to protect and cover your pool during any months you will not be using it, pool opening involves a little more than whipping off the cover and diving in for a swim. Following a few simple steps can help you get your pool up and running quickly.
Watch the Weather
When should you open your pool for the year? There’s no set date on the calendar, but ideally, you should plan to start your pool opening process when the daytime temperature is consistently staying around 70 degrees. As the weather gets warmer, the still, undisturbed waters of your pool can create the perfect environment for algae growth, so opening your pool a little earlier in the year can help limit this growth and make the pool opening and cleaning process much easier. Of course, if you have invested in a pool heater, you can open your pool and start swimming even earlier.
Check for Damage
Once the outdoor temperature is optimal for pool opening, it’s time to take off the cover and carefully look your pool over. Check your pool filters, ladders, and other equipment in addition to the pool itself for any cracks, leaks, or other signs of damage that may have appeared during the winter months. Although any repairs or equipment replacements you may need to make will likely be minor, if you find your pool in need of major repairs, it’s time to contact us at Carolina Pool Builders, Inc. to schedule any pool repairs as soon as possible. Putting off repairs means waiting longer to dive back into swimming, especially as repair schedules typically get busier during the warmer months, so don’t procrastinate!
The Final Steps
After any repairs you need are complete, all that’s left is to clean the water, get it circulating, and test it carefully to make sure you have the proper balance of chemicals. Then your pool opening will be complete, and you’ll be all set to start swimming!