Pool Start-Up Kits

Opening your pool is an exciting step toward a fun-filled summer, and doing it right is essential for maintaining crystal-clear, healthy water throughout the season. Our comprehensive pool opening kits are equipped with everything you need to prepare your pool for months of enjoyment. From high-quality pool algaecide, clarifiers, and shock treatments to pool test strips and more, we provide the essential products to make sure your pool is perfectly prepped and ready to dive into. Whether you're a first-time pool owner or a seasoned pro, our swimming pool opening kits simplify the process, ensuring your pool is free from algae, balanced for safe swimming, and looking its best all season long. Shop now at The Pool Supplies Superstore for everything you need to open your pool with confidence, and enjoy a worry-free summer!

Start-Up Kits Guides

Pool Opening Master Kit Instructions

One thing to keep in mind when it is time to open your swimming pool for the summer is that cutting corners will only give you more work later. The pool was covered for the winter, but now water, dirt, and debris have settled on the winter pool cover and on the deck. In addition, the pool equipment has weathered and some of the parts may need to be repaired or replaced. Taking a methodical and thorough approach to opening your pool will ensure a clean, safe swimming environment throughout the summer for you, your family and friends.

Pool Chemicals Guide for Opening Your Pool

At the end of a long winter you never know what you are going to find when you remove your pool cover. During all of those months of sitting dormant, chances are your pool water has gone out of balance and built up some contaminants. To open your swimming pool the right way, there are several different chemicals you need.

After you have removed your pool cover, replaced your winterizing plugs, cleaned the skimmer baskets and main drain, thoroughly checked and reconnected your pool equipment, and started up your pool pump, it's time for the chemicals. This handy guide will walk you through exactly which pool chemicals you need to start off on the right foot and get your pool ready for swim season. For complete instructions on how to open your pool, check out our comprehensive pool opening checklist.

Pool Balancing Chemicals

Pool balancing chemicals are very important to the pool start-up process. When pool water is chemically balanced, it provides the ideal environment for the rest of the