How do you open a new above ground pool?

Asked by: Jaimie Bowker

There are Six Steps to Opening Your Pool:

1. Removal of the Winter Cover.
2. Clean and Restore Pool Surfaces.
3. Replace Pool & Deck Accessories.
4. Reconnect Plumbing & Equipment.
5. Start Circulation and Vacuum Pool.
6. Test and Adjust Water Chemistry.

How do you open a brand new above ground pool?

How to Open an Above Ground Pool

1. Step 1 – Clear off the water, debris and anything else from the pool cover.
2. Step 2 – Remove the pool cover.
3. Step 3 – Pull the winter plugs and accessories out.
4. Step 4 – Top up the water in your pool.
5. Step 5 – Reinstall the pool ladder.
6. Step 6 – Prepare the pool filtration system.

What chemicals do I need to open my above ground pool for the first time?

Once the pool is opened and the floor and walls have been brushed the first chemical you should add is chlorine to shock it. It’s recommended you add a gallon of liquid chlorine or pound of granular chlorine for every 5,000 gallons of water in the pool. You can also add more chlorine at the end of the opening process.

How do I open my pool for the first time?

Your Swimming Pool Opening Checklist

1. Remove, Clean and Store Your Pool Cover.
2. Fill Your Pool Up.
3. Clean Out Debris.
4. Inspect and Clean Your Pool Filter.
5. Reinstall Plugs.
6. Prime Your Pool Pump and Filter.
7. Test and Balance the Pool Water.
8. Shock Your Pool Water.

What chemicals do I need to open a brand new pool?

Chemicals Needed for Pool Start Ups

• Stain & Scale Preventer.
• Granular Shock Chlorine.
• Chlorine Tablets.
• pH Increaser and/or pH Decreaser.
• Alkalinity and/or Calcium Increaser.
• Cyanuric Acid (Stabilizer)
• Algaecide and Clarifiers if needed.
• Complete Test Kit or Test Strips.

How much shock Do I need to open my pool?

How much shock is needed to open a pool depends on the condition of the water. Our spring startup kits have 4 lbs of pool shock, but you may need more. For a clear but hazy pool, 1 lb. per 10,000 gallons is usually sufficient.

Do you need to shock a new above ground pool?

Every pool is different, and pools don’t need to be shocked, unless they need to be shocked – to remove bacteria, algae, chloramines or other contaminants, or to help clear cloudy pool water or some other water problem.

How long do you have to wait to swim after opening a pool?

Chlorine/non-chlorine chemicals – When adding chlorine or non-chlorine chemicals to “shock” your pool after a fill-up, wait about 24 hours or until levels are approximately 5 ppm. If you’ll only be adding liquid chlorine, it’s generally safe to swim after about 4 hours or until levels are 5 ppm or lower.