What should I be doing to maintain my pool?
May 3, 2010Winter Closing
May 3, 2010Prior to our arrival, customer must;
1. Make equipment and pool accessible.
2. Raise the water level 1/2 way up skimmer to operate.
3.Make sure water is turned on.
4. Make sure electric breakers are on.
5. Have payment available (check, visa/mc or cash). 6. Pool openings are based on one trip.If pool is not ready an additional trip will be required w/ a trip charge.
Service we will provide:
Full Opening:
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Remove debris from cover / up to three 5 gal. buckets. Excessive debris will be an additional charge.
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Pump residual water from cover, 1-2 in. (bulk of water should be pumped off prior to our arrival)
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Note: Pools with Loop-Loc Covers will be pumped down & a bulk vac performed at no charge.
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Clean cover with a special deodorizer formulated for pool covers
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Fold cover and tubes (if applicable) for easy storage
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Install all pool apparatus (Diving board, hand rail, ladder, rope & floats etc.) if available at the opening
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Install eliminates in filter (D.E. only, acid wash may be needed) * Prime and start system. If pump does not operate, an additional service call maybe needed.
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Install automatic pool cleaner (when applicable)
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Light pool heater & test fire (when applicable) Note: If heater will not light an additional service will be required and reschedule at service call rate.
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Test water for Hardness, Total Alkalinity, P.H. and Chlorine
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Balance pool for Hardness, Total Alkalinity, P.H. and Chlorine. *
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Bucket off debris from deck
Partial Opening:
Same as a full with the exception of the customer will take care of cover.
Note: * Chemicals, vacuuming and extra service are additional *