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1. Set-up and prep: First things first, let’s make sure everything is ready to go. Begin with surveying the area and removing any debris that may be obstructing your equipment from working properly. Clean out your leaf traps, baskets and filters, while making sure your equipment is put together correctly. Remove any plugs or gadgets installed during closing to prevent freezing. Then remove leaves, debris and water from the cover. Now you're ready to remove the winter cover from your pool.
It is extremely important to make sure everything is in top shape and in working condition before starting things up. One small issue in one area of your equipment can quickly turn into several large issues in other areas.
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![]() Use a pool cover pump to remove the water from your cover.
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![]() Proper water level
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2. Add water and run it: At this point you’re going to want to make sure your water is brought back to the proper level so you can begin running your filtration system again. Making sure your pump is primed, then start up your equipment. Make sure all air is flushed out of your plumbing and system by opening the air relief valve on your filter. Failure to do this can cause significant damage to your equipment because of all the compressed air built up.
During this time, inspect your system for any leaks or cracks. Now check out your pool. Does everything look as perfect as when you closed it? Hopefully you invested in a quality pool cover and everything looks good. If not, take this time and scoop out any leaves or dirt that may have accumulated during the winter season.
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3. Check your Chems: Getting your water chemistry dialed in and perfect is now your goal. It is highly recommended that you get a sample and take it to your local pool professional to get the most accurate reading before you start throwing in a bunch of chlorine and acid. Without knowing the proper amount of each chemical to add you can do significant damage and or stain your pool surface. It is also a good idea to let your water circulate a few hours before testing to allow the added water to mix in with the water already in the pool. After that, use a test kit to test thoroughly and add the appropriate amount of chemicals as needed. Make sure you are monitoring your calcium hardness, pH, total alkalinity, etc. Here is a list of the levels you want to keep your water chemistry around:
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![]() ![]() A start-up kit can make this step easier.
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