Opening Your Pool

Starting up a new pool, or reopening an existing one can be easy!

Please contact the professional staff at Aqua PRO your E-Z CLOR Dealer for additional information concerning pool care and maintenance in the Bloomington area.

1. Remove the winter cover (if placed) after eliminating all debris and water from the cover surface. Use E-Z CLOR Cover Cleaner to clean, deodorize, and protect the cover, then store it in a dry, cool place.
2. Remove leaves and debris from the pool bottom with a leaf-cleaning device. Empty the skimmer baskets and pump strainer basket.
3. Add water up to the pool level recommended by the manufacturer (usually halfway up the skimmer).
4. Inspect all equipment including the pump, filter, heater, diving board, ladders and chlorinator for proper installation and operation.
5. Take a sample of your pool water to your local E-Z CLOR dealer for a complete analysis. Follow your dealer’s instructions to balance the water as needed.
6. Remove organic waste with the addition of Super Shock-It® or E-Z CLOR Litho Shock per label instructions.
7. Prevent algae by adding initial application dose of E-Z CLOR Algaecide 50, E-Z CLOR Algaecide, or E-Z CLOR Algaecide Plus per label instructions.
8. Add sanitizer to provide continuous disinfection using E-Z CLOR stabilized chlorinated products such as Big Tabs, Small Tabs or Slow Sticks in a floater, skimmer or automatic chlorinator.
9. Run the filter system for at least two hours. During this time, brush the walls and vacuum the pool bottom. (Exception: The surface of a newly plastered pool should harden for a period of several weeks before being brushed or vacuumed).