Draining, Cleaning, and Removing the Pool Cover

As you learned when closing your pool for the winter, proper pool cover maintenance is vital. Use a cover pump to remove any excess water and then clear as much debris as possible from the top to prevent it from falling into the pool. When removing the cover itself, some debris like leaves or excess water might fall into the pool–but don’t worry, you’ll be vacuuming the pool later.

Raising the Levels

Using a garden hose, refill the levels of your pool back to its normal levels. This is either around the middle of the skimmer opening or about halfway up the tiles. Proper levels will make your pool experience as good as it can get once that summer weather rolls around.

Reconnecting Equipment

Your custom inground pool may be filled with design features to make your experience unique. Now that your cover is off and you’ve got the proper levels, it’s time to reconnect all of your equipment. You will need to reconnect your filter, pump, heater, and any other special equipment you may have shut down for the winter. If you used any kind of winter plugs for your equipment, make sure you remove those as well. After everything is hooked up once again, it’s time to turn your system back on and get your custom inground pool up and running.

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If you’re new to pool care or just want your spring pool opening handled by professionals, Rhine Pools is here for you. We are an all-inclusive company, so you won’t need to worry about working with ten different project managers and faces over the course of your project. Spring is a great time to step up your outside aesthetic, our services include patios, decks, shade structures, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, water features, plantings, lighting, and even more! Whatever you want as part of your pool and landscaping, Rhine Pools can handle the job! For more information and details on proper pool maintenance, give us a call at (410) 442-2445 or visit us online. For more pool design tips, follow us on social media at Houzz, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Google+.