Pool Open and Close Checklist

Open / close checklist

Seasonal steps by climate and pool type. Progress saves in this browser.

• Remove cover; clean and store drymoderate · ⏱ 1–2h
• Fill water to proper operating leveleasy · ⏱ 30–90 min
• Reinstall ladders, returns, cleaners; check plugsmoderate · ⏱ 45 min
• Inspect filter media; clean or replace as neededmoderate · ⏱ 30–60 min
• Prime pump, start circulation, check for leaksmoderate · ⏱ 30 min
• Test pH, TA, CYA, free chlorine (and salt if SWG)easy · ⏱ 15 min
• Balance in order: TA → pH → CYA (if needed) → chlorinemoderate · ⏱ 2–4h staged · Use dose calculator as a starting point.
• Shock toward ~3 ppm if water sat dirty or FC near zeromoderate · ⏱ 1h + wait
• Brush walls and floor; vacuummoderate · ⏱ 1–2h
• Run filter until clear (often 24–72h); retest; adjusteasy · ⏱ 1–3 days
• Resume normal weekly brush / test / skim routineeasy · ⏱ ongoing