Opening & Closing Your Pool
POOL OPENINGS ($329*+ HST)
Here’s what we do:
- Remove plugs from skimmer & return inlets
- Remove light winterizing plugs & install lights
- Install ladder &/or diving board (if equipped)
- Replace plugs in pump and heater (if equipped)
If sand filter:
- Re-install drain plug, pressure gauge & sight glass
- Re-install backwash hose (if equipped)
- Switch filter head to ‘filtration’
If cartridge filter:
- Re-install drain plug & pressure gauge
- Re-assemble cartridges & filter body
- Re-fasten clamp assembly
If pool water level is sufficient:
- Prime pump & re-establish water circulation
- Check plumbing system for leaks
- Test heater operation
If pool needs to be topped up:
- Test pump motor operation
- Pump water off tarp
- Remove & fold up tarp/leaf net/safety cover
- Empty & roll up water bags
*(if there is a winter cover, add $100 + hst)*
*(if there is a large amount of debris to be removed from cover, an additional $100 surcharge may apply)*
(for an additional $50 + hst, we can supply a chemical opening kit (non-chlorine shock, algaecide & stain remover)
POOL CLOSINGS ($329*+ HST)
Here’s what we do:
- pump out pool water to 1” below return inlets
- blow out water lines, pump,filter & heater
- remove lights, place on deck & install winterizing plugs (if quipped)
- remove ladder &/or diving board (if equipped)
- remove plugs in pump and heater (if equipped)
- add 4l plumbing antifreeze to inlets & skimmer
- install winterizing plugs in inlets & skimmer
If sand filter:
- remove drain plug, pressure gauge & sight glass
- remove backwash hose (if equipped)
- switch filter head to ‘winter’
If cartridge filter:
- remove drain plug & pressure gauge
- remove cartridges from filter body
- re-fasten clamp assembly/li>
*[installation of a winter cover (leaf net, tarp or safety cover): add $100 + hst]*
(for an additional $50 + hst, we can supply a chemical closing kit (non-chlorine shock, algaecide & stain remover)