Essential Pool Opening Tools for a Hassle-Free Start to Summer 2024

Pool opening season is finally here! However, it’s important that you hold off on your first cannonball of the year until you’ve gone through the proper steps to get your pool ready. You might be looking at your pool area, wondering how much work it’s going to take to get it in tip top shape but there’s no need to worry. Though it can be easy to get overwhelmed with your pool maintenance checklist, you can bring your stress down by using the right tools. At Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs, we have a wide variety of tools designed to make your pool opening a hassle-free experience. With our tools and expert advice, you can spend less time preparing your pool and more time having some fun in the sun!

The Importance of Proper Pool Opening

Every pool owner knows the importance of proper pool maintenance. Without it, you can significantly shorten the lifespan of your pool while also exposing your swimmers to algae and other bacteria. Properly opening your pool is the first step in your summer of pool fun. By taking the time to assure that every aspect of your pool has been thoroughly cleaned and tested, you can avoid costly damages to your pool or your health. Having the right, reliable tools can make that process more efficient and give you the assurance you need to be able to relax by the pool.

Essential Pool Opening Tools

Pool Cover Pump

This pool opening season, start strong by using a pool cover pump. Manually removing your winter pool cover can be a strenuous job, often requiring more than one person. Pool cover pumps help you alleviate some of that work by removing the standing water from your cover. It also works throughout the winter months to help you avoid any added weight from snow, rain or debris.

Leaf Skimmer

A good leaf skimmer can make cleaning up your pool far easier. It’ll help you catch any visible debris, and give you a better sense of the condition of your pool.

Pool Brush

Pool brushes come in different sizes and materials. Your ideal brush will depend on the conditions of your pool, what materials it's built from and the efficiency of your other cleaning tools.

Algae Brush

Algae brushes are pool brushes with a specific task in mind: removing algae. They’re usually made from stainless steel, and intended specifically for unpainted concrete or gunite pools.

Pool Vacuum

Your pool vacuum can make or break your summer. Not only does it play a large role in helping you clean up your pool before opening it continues to work for you throughout the summer. Having a well-maintained pool vacuum can be the difference between you stressing over your pool and you just relaxing in it.

Water Testing Kit

Having reliable water testing kits handy is a must have throughout the summer. For at home usage, the most straightforward way to check your water is with test strips. They are simple to use, work quickly, and provide easy to understand, reliable results.

Chemicals

Getting your chemicals just right is crucial. Not only is it important to use the correct amounts of each chemical, but it’s also important to do them in the right order. When in doubt, it’s always better to ask a professional for advice.

Using the Right Tools for a Hassle-Free Pool Opening

Using the wrong tools for your pool opening can have a wide range of negative effects. At best, you purchased tools that are not high-quality enough to last, and you lose time re-purchasing them when they’re ineffective. At worst, you’re risking the health of your swimmers and some expensive damage to your pool. At Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs, we carry reliable pool tools and accessories so you don’t have to second guess the quality of your pool water. And don’t forget to do a final check! Let your pool run for 24 hours straight, if the water stays crystal clear and the test strips show positive results, then you’re good to go.

Pool Maintenance Tips

From that first warm weekend in the spring, to the last one in the fall, using the right tools can make every step of your pool maintenance easier and more efficient. To keep your pool running smoothly all year long, be sure to regularly clean your pool, check your filtration system and test your water.

Pool Opening Essentials with Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs

If you’re unsure of your pool’s testing results, you can use the Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs complimentary water test program. Simply bring in a sample of your water and our experienced technicians will review it before giving you an easy to follow prescription of chemicals to treat and balance your water.
 
For more expert advice or to purchase your pool opening essentials, contact the team at Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs today.  

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