I live in NY state. First year opening a pool that was installed last year. Heated in-ground pool and we hope to be using by early May. SWG. Here's the thing... we're on vacation from April 11th-23rd. Do I attempt to open the week before we leave so that I can SLAM and then have my house sitter check on it while we're gone (run the vacuum and empty baskets etc) so I can get it warmed up right away if the weather cooperates, or do I wait until we get back and open end of April?
How long does it realistically take to get a pool up and running and swim worthy? Last year we had gorgeous weather end of April beginning of May and I'd hate to miss a bunch of days waiting on the chemistry to get right.
editing to add that high temps are about 55 here in early April and about 65 here in late April. I'm also slightly concerned that April brings a lot of rain and if we're gone and don't open the pool may overflow with the winter leaf safety cover on. It's about 8 inches below the top right now from what I can see but I'd hate to take any water out since we'll need it at opening and we're on a well so filling the pool is difficult and very slow.
How long does it realistically take to get a pool up and running and swim worthy? Last year we had gorgeous weather end of April beginning of May and I'd hate to miss a bunch of days waiting on the chemistry to get right.
editing to add that high temps are about 55 here in early April and about 65 here in late April. I'm also slightly concerned that April brings a lot of rain and if we're gone and don't open the pool may overflow with the winter leaf safety cover on. It's about 8 inches below the top right now from what I can see but I'd hate to take any water out since we'll need it at opening and we're on a well so filling the pool is difficult and very slow.
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