Pool Startups
Proper activation and 90-day treatment for new or resurfaced pools to cure surfaces safely.
What you'll learn in this module
Each chapter below corresponds to one lesson. Links marked with → take you into our reference library for a deeper write-up on the same topic.
- 01Pre-Fill Preparation and Fill Day
Source water testing, equipment setup, and why a continuous fill matters.
Open → - 02Initial 28-Day Intensive Startup Phase
Daily brushing, acid/alkalinity, calcium sequestration, NPC method.
Open → - 03Chemical Balancing Timeline (Days 1-30)
pH/TA priority, sequesterants, gradual sanitizer introduction.
Open → - 04Mid-Term Monitoring (Days 30-60)
Stabilizing chlorine/CYA, hardness control, weekly testing.
Open → - 05Long-Term Stabilization (Days 60-90)
Full system checks, client education, warranty tips, handover to regular service.
Open → - 06Surface-Specific Startup Variations
Plaster, Pebble, Quartz — each has its own startup rules.
Open → - 07Source Water Analysis and Pre-Treatment
Testing fill water and pre-treating for metals, hardness, or high pH.
Open → - 08Brushing and Vacuuming Schedules During Cure
Daily brushing, vacuum-to-waste, and why filter choice matters during startup.
Open → - 09Avoiding Common Mistakes
Early automation, over-acidification, and the 5 mistakes that ruin plaster.
Open → - 10Documentation and Client Communication
What to record and report during startup to protect the warranty.
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