1. What is AQUA’s premier two step opening?
The two step opening is a highly recommended and most cost efficient method for opening pools with mesh-type pools covers. This opening method is perfect for pools to be ready to swim after May 1st. This method reduces heavy algae build up, chemical consumption, and labor required to open a pool as compared to leaving the pool stagnant until May.
Step 1
- After the last potential freeze, you will bring the water up to the proper level.
- AQUA will set the filter system into operation, test and adjust the water chemistry, but leave the winter cover in place.
- The filter will be set to run 4 to 6 hours a day. The filter system will clean the water and minimize algae build up.
- Between the first and second steps the filter pressure will need to be checked periodically and the filter cleaned or backwashed as needed. Although the water will still be relatively cold, the pool will still need a 1.0 ppm chlorine residual maintained. (very easy with our saline chlorination systems) AQUA can perform these steps for $55-$65 on a bi-weekly basis depending upon location.
- Step 1 timing will be scheduled in March or early April.
Step 2
- When you are ready to swim we will remove and store your pool cover, vacuum the pool to waste, remove the waterline ring, clean the coping and debris on the deck, reassemble deck equipment, put any other pool equipment back into operation, and test and adjust the water chemistry. Your water will be ready to swim.
- Step 2 timing will be scheduled according to your requested swim date, about a month after the first step.
2. What is AQUA’s traditional “Turn-Key” opening?
This is AQUA’s full service procedure that we’ve always provided. The pool will be in “ready to swim” condition with little or no owner participation in the opening. If heavy algae is present more than one trip will be required. AQUA will remove and store your pool cover, vacuum the pool to waste, remove the waterline ring, clean the coping and debris on the deck, reassemble deck equipment, put all pool equipment back into operation, and test and adjust the water chemistry.