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This is my first year closing the pool. I understand it is desirable to open the pool before the temperature hits 60F - I'm not sure what time of year that is for me. Recently, on cloudy, normal temperature days, the first inch of water is 58F and 6 inches down it is 52F. On a sunny above...

We did not open our pool this summer. We have a solid cover, water bags, and the holes are still plugged. We live in NC where it gets pretty hot and humid. I haven't peaked under the cover yet. Should I test the water and get results first? *Do we need to add anything like bleach or algaeside...