Swimming Pool Chemicals
The benefits of having a swimming pool in your yard can outweigh the task involved in opening it up for that first summer swim. Opening an above-ground swimming pool requires more time than opening an in-ground swimming pool. Hose connections with in-ground pools are permanently plumbed, whereas the above-ground pool has temporary connections. Once the pool is opened, make sure that the chemical balances are correct. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proper pH and chlorine levels can help prevent the spread of recreational water illness.
Step 1
Clean off all dirt and debris that has collected on the pool cover. Drain the water sleeves and remove them. The water sleeves act as weight to hold the pull cover down. Untie and remove the tie-downs, then remove the pool cover.
Step 2
Connect the drain hose to the bottom of the skimmer basket and into the “in” port on the sand filter. Connect the sand filter hose to the “out” port on the filter and into the “in” port on the pool pump. Connect the return hose to the “out” port on the pool pump and to the “return” port on your pool. Hoses connect to the pool by screwing or pushing onto the ports. If the hoses push onto the ports, you may hold them in place with hose clamps tightened with a screwdriver.
Step 3
Install the pool ladder, securing it to the top and side of the pool. Fill the pool with water, using a garden hose, until the water level reaches 3 to 4 inches above the skimmer bottom.
Step 4
Turn the knob on the top of the sand filter to “circulate.” Turn the valve on the pool pump to “open” and turn the pool pump on.
Step 5
Test the pool water for potential Hydrogen (pH) levels, chlorine levels, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, total dissolved solids and stabilizers. Have these tests performed at a pool-supply company. The associates at the pool-supply company can provide you with a list of chemicals to add to your pool, with quantities based on your pool size and the results of the tests.
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