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The first step in building a swimming pool is making a plan. You must choose your site carefully, while remembering your budget restrictions as well as local Town Codes that are in place. These decisions that need to be well thought out before your in ground pool...
Maintaining water chemistry is very important with swimming pools and spas. Keeping the water chemistry within the specified ranges will not only ensure clean and clear water; it will also provide healthy water for swimmers and prolong the life of the pool and spa...
We recommend that you have your pool opened professionally to ensure that the opening is done properly. If you choose to open your pool yourself, please read and follow these steps carefully. Failure to follow these steps properly may void all warranties on your...
Connect the vacuum head to the hose and the pole. Then place the vacuum in the shallow end while keeping the free end of the hose on the deck. Make sure the valves at the pump are turned to ¾ suction through the skimmer. Full skimmer suction may be too powerful to...
Stabilized Granular Chlorine Question: How often should I use Stabilized Granular Chlorine in my spa? My Test Strip is reading 0ppm. Answer: As long as the water is clear and there are no odors, it’s ok if chlorine is 0ppm. By adding Stabilized Granular Chlorine, you...
OPERATING THE FILTER SYSTEM Filter operation is very simple once the basics are understood. In a “nut shell” the pump and motor pull the water from the pool, pass it through the filter and then return the filtered water to the pool. Access to the skimmer is...
Use a leaf net to remove all large debris from the pool. Clean out the skimmer basket. Attach the vacuum head to the pole and the hose then submerge underwater. Attach the skim vac to the hose and hold it in front of the return jet to push all the air out of the...
PLEASE FOLLOW STEP BY STEP! Pump or siphon the water from the top of the winter cover. Carefully remove the winter cover. Clean and condition the cover before storing. Remove the air pillow. Connect the filter system (please refer to your owner’s manual for...
PLEASE FOLLOW STEP BY STEP! Bring a water sample to the store at least 72 hours before closing your pool to ensure proper water balance. Apply closing chemicals (liquid shock, algaecide & winter conditioner) at least 48 hours before shutting down. This...
Pool water should be tested once per week using test strips. Keeping the water chemistry within the specified ranges will ensure clean, clear water. It is important to note that the frequency of pool use and varying weather conditions will affect the...
Filter operation is very simple once the basics are understood. In a “nut shell” the pump and motor pull the water from the pool, pass it through the filter and then return the filtered water to the pool. Access to the skimmer is through the cover on the top of...