Opening an in-ground swimming pool

1- Cleaning

First of all, you need to clean your pool to rid it of dead leaves, branches and other debris that may have accumulated there during the winter. Once this step has been completed, remove your winter or leaf cover. Equip yourself with a brush and a cleaning product specifically designed for this type of cleaning.

2- Filling and installation of equipment

Remove the caps from the water returns and the skimmer. Place caps on the filter and pump. Make sure the filter and pump are in place correctly. Reinstall all of your accessories (stairs, ladders, diving boards and others). It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: you can now fill your pool. If necessary, increase the water level using your garden hose. Install your lights, reconnect your various equipment (heat pump, water heater, chlorine distributor, etc.) and check that everything is working well and that there are no leaks.

3- Second cleaning

Use a leaf catcher to remove the last debris from the bottom of the pool. The water may be very dirty, so try to remove as much residue as possible.

4- Sweep

Once the large debris has been removed, you must pass the manual sweeper through your pool. Complete your cleaning by scrubbing the walls and bottom of the pool.

5- Tests

Wait a few hours before analyzing your water. Make sure that the PH is correctly balanced, as well as the alkalinity and hardness levels of your water (to be sure, go to the store to obtain a professional analysis). Then carry out a shock treatment depending on the type of swimming pool you have. Your retailer will undoubtedly be able to help you determine the ideal treatment as well as the different maintenance you need to carry out to keep your pool as long as possible.

If you are not comfortable with this procedure, contact a professional who will get your pool back up and running as quickly as possible!