Pool Opening and Closing

Pool Openings Consist of:

• Remove winter plugs
• Install equipment drain plugs and strainer baskets
• Prime and start filter pump (if system is operational)
• Add DE (if applicable)
• Insert filter (if applicable)
• Check circulation for adequate flow
• Install ladders, handrails, diving board, slide and light (if applicable)
• Liquid chlorine shock and algaecide – please allow pool to circulate 24 hours before adding further chemicals (please notify us if you require peroxide shock)
• Free delivery of pool chemicals – Stock up for the whole pool season

Cover Removal also available:

• Remove water from cover, brush to clean, fold cover

OR

• Remove safety cover, reseat cover anchors, and fold cover

Customer Responsibilities:

• Remove, clean and store your pool cover if we’re not providing that service.
• Turn on electrical power and water at equipment area.
• Make sure plugs and baskets are at the equipment location.
• Add water to proper operating level
• Bring a water sample to our store after opening to complete water balancing

Pool Closings Consist of:

• Remove equipment drain plugs and drain: pump, filter heater, feeder (if applicable)
• Remove directional inlets and blow water from the circ lines, add antifreeze
• Install the customers winter plugs and skimmer freeze protection device
• Remove ladders, handrails, diving board (if applicable) and set aside for storage
• Add shock and winterizer (stain control and clarifier)
• The chemicals we add will be COMPATIBLE with any of your chemicals!

Cover Service also available:

• Place winter cover with water tubes

OR

• Anchor mesh safety cover

Customer Responsibilities:

• Vacuum pool if needed
• Adjust water level to the bottom of skimmer opening
• Turn on electrical power to power vac/blower
• Make sure plugs and winterizing device are available/accessible
• Cover pool, after pool is closed/winterized (if we are not providing that service)

EMAIL Elaine.leisureworld@yahoo.com or CALL 802-862-1552 to SCHEDULE