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Step 1. Remove Your Cover
To make removal of your cover easier, be sure to drain as much water off the top of the cover as possible. This task is made simple with the In The Swim® Economy Pump or Water Wizard Pump. Slowly remove your cover so that unwanted debris (leaves, twigs, etc.) that has accumulated on your cover over the winter does not fall into your pool. To further extend the life of your pool cover, thoroughly remove any dirt and grime from your cover with a mild soap and rinse with your garden hose. To prevent the cover form sticking or forming mildew, let it dry completely before storing it for the swimming season. |
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Step 2. Connect Your Pool Equipment
If your filtration system was cleaned before closing your pool in the fall, then attach the hoses and open all valves. If your system needs to be cleaned or the sand needs to be replaced, now is the time to do it. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines to accurately ready your pump, filter and heater for the swimming season. Be sure to lubricate all o-rings with water-based lubricant, free skimmer basket and lint pot of debris and remove all winterizing plugs. If In The Swim® Antifreeze was used, vacuum out the lines or let it drain into the pool. |
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Step 3. Add Water
Begin adding water until ¾ of the skimmer is covered. |
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Step 4. Clean Your Pool
Once the pool is filled, it is time to skim and vacuum. Chemicals are much more effective if the pool is clear of debris. In The Swim® Clarifier will help your filter remove small particles that ordinary vacuuming can’t pick up. |
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Step 5. In The Swim® Start-Up Kits
Our kits save you time and money! In The Swim® offers the kit in 3 convenient sizes to fit your pool. Each kit includes the necessary chemicals for getting your pool ready for the swimming season.
In The Swim® Start-Up Kits include:
- Chlorine Shock
- Algaecide
- Stain, Rust & Scale Preventor
- Clarifier
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Step 6. Adjust Your Pool’s pH & Alkalinity Levels
pH is the most important component of your pool water. The pH level must be between 7.2 and 7.6. This can be accomplished with In The Swim® pH Increaser or pH Reducer. To keep your pool’s pH from fluctuating, maintain an Alkalinity level of 80-120 parts per million (ppm). Use In The Swim® Alkalinity Increaser or pH Reducer to control your alkalinity level. AquaChek Test Strips included FREE with every Start-Up Kit. |
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Step 7. Shock Your Pool
To effectively oxidize your pool water, add In The Swim® Pool Shock, Super Pool Shock, Lithium Shock or Chlor-Free Shock at a rate of 1 lb. per 10,000 gallons. Included with every Start-Up Kit. |
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Step 8. Stabilize Your Pool
To prevent the rapid loss of chlorine, add In The Swim® Stabilizer at a rate of 2-1/2 lbs. per 10,000 gallons. Completely dissolve the required amount of Stabilizer in a bucket of water and add to pool water. |
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Step 9. Sanitize Your Pool
To keep pool water safe and free of harmful bacteria, maintain proper levels of sanitizer with In The Swim® Chlorine or Bromine. The chlorine level must read between 1-3 ppm and bromine must be between 2-4 ppm. Chlorine can be added in tablet, stick or granular form. Bromine is only available in tablet form and requires an automatic feeder for dispensing. |
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Step 10. Add Algaecide
Add algaecide as a preventative measure for keeping your water free of algae. In The Swim® offers several types of algaecides at different concentrations to help fight off those pesky algae blooms! Included with every Start-Up Kit. |