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Open Your Pool with the WATER TRENDS Pool Opening Kit

Oct 5
3 min read

Start the swimming season with balanced, properly treated pool water using the WATER TRENDS Pool Opening Kit. From testing and balancing to clarifying, stabilizing, shocking, and preventing algae, each step plays an important role in preparing your water for the season ahead.


Key Takeaways:

  • Always test your pool water first and balance total alkalinity and pH before adding your opening chemicals.

  • Follow the WATER TRENDS Pool Opening Kit in the proper sequence so each product can do its job effectively.

  • Allow the pool to circulate for 24 hours after adding Super Shock before completing the opening process with Algaecide.



Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Test your pool water using a WATER TRENDS test strip to determine whether your water chemistry needs adjustment.

  2. Balance the pool’s total alkalinity and pH before beginning the opening treatment.

  3. Slowly pour the WATER TRENDS All Natural 5-in-1 Clarifier into the pool while walking around the entire perimeter.

  4. Add the Chlorine Stabilizer by placing it inside a sock and hanging it from your pool ladder. Make sure the sock does not come into contact with the pool liner.

  5. With the pool water circulating, broadcast the Super Shock powder across the surface of the water.

  6. Allow the pool water to circulate for 24 hours.

  7. Slowly pour the Algaecide into the pool while walking around the perimeter.

  8. Your WATER TRENDS Pool Opening Kit treatment is complete and your pool is ready for the swimming season.


Resources & Explanations:

  • WATER TRENDS Test Strips — Used before treatment to determine whether your pool’s water chemistry needs to be adjusted before beginning the opening process.

  • All Natural 5-in-1 Clarifier — Added around the pool perimeter as part of the opening process to help prepare your water for the season.

  • Chlorine Stabilizer & Super Shock — Stabilizer is suspended from the pool ladder, while Super Shock is broadcast across circulating water to help eliminate contaminants.

  • Algaecide — Added after 24 hours of circulation as the final step to help prevent algae growth and keep the water looking its best.


FAQs:

Q1: Should I test my pool water before using the WATER TRENDS Pool Opening Kit?

A: Yes. Test the water first with a WATER TRENDS test strip so you can identify any chemistry adjustments needed before beginning the opening process.


Q2: Why should I balance alkalinity and pH first?

A: Properly balanced water allows the opening chemicals to work more effectively and helps provide a more comfortable swimming experience.


Q3: How should I add Chlorine Stabilizer?

A: Place the stabilizer into a sock and hang it from your pool ladder. Make sure the sock does not touch the pool liner.


Q4: Should the pool be circulating when I add Super Shock?

A: Yes. With the water circulating, broadcast the Super Shock powder across the surface of the pool.


Q5: When should I add the Algaecide?

A: Allow the pool to circulate for 24 hours after adding Super Shock. Then slowly pour the Algaecide around the pool perimeter to complete the opening treatment.


A successful pool season starts with properly prepared water. WATER TRENDS and The Great Escape are here to give you the products, education, and support you need to confidently care for your pool from opening day through the end of the season. If you have questions about the WATER TRENDS Pool Opening Kit or your pool water chemistry, contact your local Great Escape team. We’re always happy to help!

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