Which Chemicals Do You Need To OPEN A POOL? | Swim University

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It's pool opening time! And that means adding a dose of pool opening chemicals. Adding the right chemicals now means preventing algae and cloudy pool water later. Luckily, all the pool chemicals you need are the same ones you’ll need for regular pool maintenance throughout the year. So here’s what you need to know about pool opening chemicals and how to add them.
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Opening Pool Chemicals
00:29 - Pool Opening Steps Before Adding Chemicals
01:07 - Test Your Pool Water
01:40 - What Chemical Levels To Test For
02:28 - Adding The Right Pool Opening Chemicals
03:17 - The Right Order To Add Chemicals
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@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

We hope this helps you with your pool opening chemicals! And if you want more pool maintenance help, get the free Pool Care Cheat Sheet at www.swimuniversity.com/cheatsheet

@rickkanski4505 3 года назад

Darn i didn't know you are suppose to take the cover off first...i been throwing all the chemicals on the top of the cover...no wonder they are not working LOL

@nomadasinrumbo258 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mshairdesign1800 2 года назад

Lol

@SN00PICUS Год назад

Ah hell! I was wondering why it looked more like a slip n slide than a pool

@Lillyofthevalley222 2 месяца назад

Funny, but honestly, a step by step for someone who has never had a pool before, this video is invaluable!! Yes, we likely wouldn’t be silly enough to leave our pool covers on, but including it keeps this video in line with being so simply explained that it’s fool proof!! And I’m prone to being foolish, so hopefully it will keep me safe from myself and my pool! 😂

@denarasmussen9657 3 года назад

Your information is AWESOME!

@rldabomb33 2 года назад

this the only video i found that tell you what to do in order.. thanks

@jasonwilliams3478 3 года назад

Best video I’ve found, thanks for posting

@DavidPolanco 3 года назад

I learn something each and every time I watch SU's videos! Thanks SU Team!

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@Jorgemartinez-qo6yq 3 года назад

First time pool owner. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you..

@simpleminded5215 3 года назад

I agree. In fact these videos are more helpful than anything our pool installer provided us with.

@chief5981 2 года назад

Welcome to the club. 🤡 🔫

@jjkadventures 2 года назад

Great and easy instructions! Question: I have been given superblue algaecide (copper sulphite pentahydrate) and told to add it to the pool upon opening it and after balancing the water. Is this useful in any way and would it help with the balancing and sanitising? I have a 4600gallon intex pool which is in the sun for most of the day.

@unboxingstuff7920 3 года назад

The course is well worth it.

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm so glad you think so :-)

@antoniopacheco2034 3 года назад

I have an above ground pool with a pool fence installed. What’s the easiest way to remove the winter cover off. Please help.

@michaelmutti1151 3 года назад

Followed this last year, worked perfectly. I never had the order of chemicals correct causing a lot of extra work

@jay-el-bee 3 года назад

Same thing here!

@scotty5562 2 года назад

this was quite helpful

@elwiub 3 года назад

Great and easy to follow...thanks! ☀️😊

@CanadainChickie 3 года назад

You need to do a video for chemicals for easy set pools and opening chemicals easy set pools. I have yet to find a useful video for this exact thing

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

We have a whole video just about EasySet and Intex pools here! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mu4YKjMG6Mg.html

@CanadainChickie 3 года назад

@@SwimUniversity thank you finally!!

@CanadainChickie 3 года назад

@@SwimUniversity thank you finally!!

@donnakincaid2397 3 года назад

what's the difference between bromine tablets and chlorine tablets? How often do your place the tablets?

@tinaconnan8021 2 года назад

Just drained my pool because of frogs laying eggs and when I brush the pool there is white debris that I cannot get rid of with chemicals. Once I clean the bottom of the pool of whatever is there, will I be able to just start it up the way you suggest in the video? Also how do I keep frogs out of the pool??

@sipoppy984 2 года назад

How long wait between adding chemicals before adding next chemical?

@deliciarojas1276 2 года назад

quisiera la informacion en espanol de que quimicos necesito echar despues de abrir mi piscina por favor.

@nicolevidaic7374 2 года назад

do i keep cover off for the first 24/48 hours after turning on?

@jmramirez5897 20 дней назад

Just finished filling up my pool. After I test the levels and poured in my shock, do I have to wait to drop a chlorine tablet in?

@SuperElott 3 года назад

Do you keep sanitizer in pool all the time no matter the levels?

@lindaharwood7462 24 дня назад

Does the pool shock harm landscaping?

@zacho1333 3 года назад

Hey I'm thinking about starting a pool cleaning business over the summer. I'd plan to have a job set up as a backup, but do you think the overhead costs will be super high that it wouldn't be worth it?? I've been watching these videos and really think I could handle the cleaning and maintenance aspects, but don't want to invest so much and come in way too far over my head. Thanks for the help!

@lidoz 2 года назад

My advice is go for it, you can figure out which houses have pools and add a flyer your prices. The known pool companies are very high on prices so you should be able to be competitive in that. If all fails you can keep or sell your stuff at half price at worst. And you have gained/schooled the experience or running a small business. In small business it’s typical fail a few times before hitting the right one so go for it.

@helsan74 3 года назад

For a new 12feetx40in frame pool set first time use. Do I need to use all the chemicals? Thanks

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

We have a video for smaller pools here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mu4YKjMG6Mg.html

@Sarahhh 3 года назад

Does this apply to above ground pools?! Mine isnt a intex pool but the aluminum wall kind. It's salt water friendly as well

@woohunter1 3 года назад

Yes

@HayleyandOli 3 года назад

So I am a new Pool owner and had just opened up my pool 2 weeks ago. I still haven’t manage to get pool clear. It’s blue but cloudy I can see bottom of Pool in shallow end. pH is at 7.2 and Total alkalinity was at a 92. I was gonna try to add baking soda to it but wasn’t to sure how much add... Those were the results I got from the pool and spa shop they also told me I needed to add 30 bags of shock to pool but I think it’s a little excessive to add that much. So I added 6 bags of shock and 6 bottles or liquid chlorine. Been skimming pools, brushing and cleaning baskets daily. Thoughts?

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

Check out our cloudy pool walkthrough here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JZTZHEAH0n0.html

@TylerJSpry 3 года назад

Can you take off the winter cover and put on the solar cover and open later? It’s currently highs in the mid 40s- lower 50s and lows in the mid 30s. Everything is thawed out and had a bunch of rain so the pool filled back up. I want to take the winter cover off but not necessarily get the filter out and running yet. Thoughts?

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

Just know that with a solar cover, you're now attracting heat to a pool without the filter running, which makes it an algae incubator. If the temperature is low, algae can't grow. But as long as it's not over 70 degrees, you should be fine. Check out our other video for help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8JNCufC6rCg.html

@shanebrewer530 2 года назад

Hello, can you use the same shock in chlorine and salt water pool or does salt water require a specific shock? Thanks

@benjybronk7718 Год назад

Absolutely, open your pool, shock it, let it settle then test water 2 days later... from there you add salt 🧂 😉

@r0bert0e 3 года назад

I just had my pool replastered (13K gallons). I am in the process of balancing out the TA and pH. Once that is done I plan on adding a bottle of conditioner (CYA). Question, once this is all done, can I shock the pool to get the chlorine level up? Or should I just add chlorine tablets to the skimmer?

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

Add your sanitizer like chlorine and test your chlorine levels to make sure they’re in the proper range before shocking

@jimkline6285 3 года назад

Do not put tablets in the skimmer

@MrBratfox 3 года назад

First timer here.. just about to start up an 10ft Intex easy set up pool. There are absolutely no chemicals to be found in our area and price online are horrid lol. What household items (bleach, baking soda etc.) can I use to start up the pool and how to do it please? I have no idea about any of this...so lost! Lol

@bryanharrington5417 5 месяцев назад

Bought all my chemicals in bulk off of Amazon for probably the same price as 2-3 Leslie’s visits.

@Martinigirl092668 3 года назад

First time pool owner and I screwed up opening my pool. I bought a start up kit and followed their directions. My water was not balanced before I shocked it. How do I start over?

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

That’s okay! Just wait it out, then retest and rebalance your water.

@mannyacosta4356 Месяц назад

With your explanation, I think it’s better to higher a scientist

@joleneweaver7578 2 года назад

Copper in my water what is the next step

@4ry4m12 3 месяца назад

Is the shock considered the sanitizer, I'm confused about that part, i try to look up pool sanitizer and it pops up the shocks. Or can I do a liquid chlorine and then shock it with non liquid shock once a week?

@SwimUniversity 3 месяца назад

Chlorine is a sanitizer, and it comes in granules, tablets, or liquid chlorine. Shock is a LARGE dose of chlorine, which can sometimes just be doubling or tripling your dose of liquid chlorine. It can also be sold as cal-hypo or dichlo shock.

@swimmingpoolmalayalam6714 3 года назад

Thank you

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@amberebbs7827 3 года назад

We opened our pool a week ago and our Chlorine levels are not showing up on test for chlorine.We have put chlorine tablets into the pool. What is our next step to get in a good chlorine level?

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

Bring a water sample into a pool store. You may have a chlorine demand problem. Check out our article about chlorine demand here: www.swimuniversity.com/chlorine-lock/

@jimkline6285 3 года назад

Add conditioner, you won't be able to maintain chlorine without it

@bruceeverett5372 2 года назад

So how do you lower alkalinity????

@4ry4m12 3 месяца назад

Ph reducer

@RespectableRSYt 3 года назад

What if your alkalinity is too high?

@riceandbeans2019 3 года назад

They sell alkalinity decreaser

@ChitoWorld 3 года назад

A video for small pools . 900 gallon

@SwimUniversity 3 года назад

We have a video for smaller pools here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mu4YKjMG6Mg.html

@ChitoWorld 3 года назад

@@SwimUniversity yes I’ve watched it . Thanks .

@magical.melody674 3 года назад

Quest. Why do all the shock bags say that one bag is for 10,000 gallons if you need 2 per every 10,000? If that’s the case that’s mis advertising their product and I’ve been doing it all wrong this whole time. In my first pool, that was 7000 gallons so I just one. Now in my 22foot pool I’ve been using 2, but technically I need 2 and a half to 3 sense my pool is more than 10,000 gallons, like at around 12,000 I think.

@riceandbeans2019 3 года назад

A pool company can come out and measure your pool to figure out the gallons. An experienced tech can just look at it and eyeball it pretty accurately as well

@magical.melody674 3 года назад

@@riceandbeans2019 oh they have online charts that help u figure that out. It is right around 12,000 gallons