Hey guys,
After reading a lot on TFP and watching videos, I think I am capable of opening my pool for the first time (about a month away, but getting myself prepared!) The previous home owners closed the pool and so far all I have done is take off the cover off and try to determine what I have to do.
So far this is the basic list I have:
-Vacuum (to waste, I assume?)… I only have a manual vacuum for now
-Backwash the filter (I plan to do the deep clean before opening, and it suggested backwashing before using the filter setting)
-Remove the anti-freeze
Note that I definitely have anti-freeze somewhere in the plumbing, but I don’t know where. I know that it can go in the water, but optimally I would like to get most of it out first. I read somewhere that I can remove it by switching the multi-port to waste?
I was thinking after step 3, I would vacuum to waste first (assuming this also would remove any antifreeze), backwash the filter, refill water, then run the pump for 30 minutes (recirculate or filter?)
Thanks in advance! Haley
After reading a lot on TFP and watching videos, I think I am capable of opening my pool for the first time (about a month away, but getting myself prepared!) The previous home owners closed the pool and so far all I have done is take off the cover off and try to determine what I have to do.
So far this is the basic list I have:
- Remove any plugs or gizmos, and insert all drain plugs and filter pieces
- Reconnect the plumbing lines; lube o-rings
- Fill the pool so the water level is half way up the skimmer
- Run pump for 30 minutes before testing (on recirculate?)
- Install the ladder
- Test the water and add chemicals as necessary
- Once pH is confirmed to be fine, connect the heater to the plumbing (ensure power and gas are turned on, drain plug back in, pressure switch reconnected)
-Vacuum (to waste, I assume?)… I only have a manual vacuum for now
-Backwash the filter (I plan to do the deep clean before opening, and it suggested backwashing before using the filter setting)
-Remove the anti-freeze
Note that I definitely have anti-freeze somewhere in the plumbing, but I don’t know where. I know that it can go in the water, but optimally I would like to get most of it out first. I read somewhere that I can remove it by switching the multi-port to waste?
I was thinking after step 3, I would vacuum to waste first (assuming this also would remove any antifreeze), backwash the filter, refill water, then run the pump for 30 minutes (recirculate or filter?)
Thanks in advance! Haley