pool opening & closing

Shell Island Pools performs the following services when opening and closing your pool:

Opening your pool

• Clear pool cover from leaves or debris that might have collected over the winter.
• Pump water off the cover.
• Remove pool cover and clean cover for storage.
• Remove all plugs and replace with return jets.
• Fill pool to the middle of the skimmer opening.
• Place ladders, diving boards and any other equipment removed for the winter.
• Remove any debris with a leaf net.
• Check that the filtration system is working (Start system with filter handle in "waste" position).
• "Backwash" system to ensure it is clean.
• Manually vacuum pool (first time in the season on "waste" to get rid of debris).
• Add shock treatment - this will remove matter than cannot be removed through filtration.
• Add algaecide - helps to safeguard against algae growth.
• Take a water sample to test the chemistry of the water.
• Balance chemistry of water - check chlorine level, pH level, alkalinity level, stabilizer level, and calcium level.

• Clean and inspect all parts of the pool.
• Remove any "bath tub ring" with vinyl cleaner.
• Apply closing chemicals and allow them to circulate for 24 hours.
• Clean and vacuum pool thoroughly and make sure no algae are present. Vacuum in the "Waste" or "Drain" position.
• This will allow you to pump the pool down at the same time.
• Ingrounds will be drained 4-5 inches below the skimmer.
• Remove ladders, hoses, pumps and baskets.