Opening up your swimming pool

Buoyed by the sight of the first stirrings of spring, those of you that are fortunate enough to look out of your window and see a swimming pool, may imagine the sound of laughter and splashing water, as your thoughts turn to ‘opening up’ your pool. You may well be considering opening your pool in time for an upcoming family gathering or school holiday. Whatever your decision, it is important to get your service booked, because many others will be entertaining the same thoughts as you.

Opening your pool involves a variety of tasks, including removing any winter cover, a deep clean, servicing plant room equipment, remedying any signs of wear and tear, and re-establishing the chemical balance of the pool water. Any pool water lost due to evaporation will be replaced. Then the pumps are activated, and the water circulation system, heater, and any other equipment are turned on. It is possible that the pool may need additional work if problems have arisen because of a lack of servicing during the winter months. If your pool water is discoloured, for example, it will require a lengthier service, making it even more important to get your opening service booked now.

Keeping Your Pool Spruced up in Between Professional Servicing

Before the service, you will need to ensure that the engineer can access the plant room easily so that work on the equipment can be completed promptly. Whilst you are inspecting the area, it is also worth checking whether you need to replace any day-to-day pool maintenance items such as poles, nets, brushes, and vacuum accessories.

Energy Saving Ideas

The cold of winter may not be biting as it has been over the past few months, but the cost of energy certainly is. With this in mind, many pool owners are switching to the latest breed of air-source heat pumps to benefit from the associated energy savings when they heat their pools. The pumps employ heat exchangers to draw heat from the outside air. Solar pool covers offer an additional way to reduce energy consumption and thus reduce your bills too. Installing a solar pool cover not only helps increase the effects of solar heating but also reduces evaporation of the pool water caused by the sun.

Keep the Patio Pristine

Are the areas around the pool looking fabulous? Does the patio or concrete surround need jet washing? If so, let your service team know when you book the opening service because the best time to do this work is just before you open the pool.

Booking a service

Booking a service early in the season will ensure that the pool is ready when you want to use it, especially if the pool engineer needs to deal with unsuspected problems during the serving. With planning you, your family and your friends will be enjoying the benefits of your pool and creating happy new memories.

London Swimming Pool Company provides a comprehensive pool opening service. Please find out how we can get your pool ready this spring.