Do you need to shock a brand new pool?
When opening your pool in the spring – When a pool is first opened, the chlorine level normally needs an immediate boost, and shock is the quickest and easiest way to accomplish this. If the chlorine level is already adquate, a non-chlorine shock may be used to treat the water.
How long should I run my pool equipment?
As long as it runs for at least 8 hours in every 24-hour period, you’re good to go. Overall, the lessons learned today is you should run your pool pump an average 8 hours a day to properly circulate and clean your water. The pump should push your entire pool in gallons in this 8 hour period of time.
Where do you place the equipment pad in a pool?
Most inground pools have the system located above the level of the pool water, just a foot or so. And although it’s important to have the equipment pad elevated from the surrounding ground, for storm run-off, a system that it located too high above the pool water level may pump priming problems.
What to expect when building a new pool?
The last step of building your new pool is setting up a time for one of our service technicians to come to your home. The tech will check the installation and start all of the pool and/or spa equipment, ensuring that your new pool is fully operational.
What are the instructions for opening a new above ground pool?
These instructions apply to both above ground pools and semi inground pools. Your new pool has been installed and is now filled with water. Follow these steps for opening your pool for the first time. Turn on your filter system. Please refer to your filter’s instructions manual for proper installation instructions.
How big should the pump pad be for a pool?
You may need access to the rear of the pump motors at some point, so leave at least 1 ft. behind the pumps. It’s best if you can completely walk, stand, and kneel all around the equipment. The usual layout is to have the valves in front of you as you approach the equipment pad.
