Verify labels, manuals, local code, and site conditions before acting.
Opening Season Command Center
Pick your current situation. Every card leads to the exact workflow, not another explanation page.
My water is clear
Cover off, equipment inspected, circulation restored, then test before dosing.
My water is green
Treat this as algae or contamination work, not a normal startup cocktail.
My water is cloudy
Separate filtration, testing, and sanitizer problems before buying clarifier.
Pump won't prime
Stop the normal opening when prime, flow, GFCI, leaks, or power are wrong.
Heavy debris
Use the waste path when leaves, silt, or cover gunk would overload the filter.
I need a shopping list
Build the supply list and FC raise estimate from the numbers you actually have.
Is it safe to swim?
Check clarity, chemistry, and equipment safety before the first swim.
Test your water first. Do not add chemicals without current FC, pH, and CYA numbers.
- Chemical safety: Never mix chlorine products. Add chemicals to water, not water to chemicals.