Winter is hard on outdoor pools! Here is a handy checklist for you and your team to follow when planning a successful spring opening:
Pool Cover
- Do you see holes, tears, broken springs and loose anchors or any other surface issues?
Water Levels
- Are your water levels lower than when winter started?
If so, where did the water go?
Pool Deck
- Is there frost damage, uneven surfaces, delaminated areas, peeling paint, marbelite or other tripping hazards?
Mechanical Equipment
- Are your pump bearings noisy?
- Are the filters ready for another busy season?
- Are dosing devices, automation systems, and lights working properly?
- Flow meters are a necessary part of the circulation system. Is yours in working condition?
Heater
- Is the electrical heater free of debris?
- When was the last time a certified gas technician inspected your gas heater?
- Have you scheduled an inspection/cleaning?
Electrical Systems
- Are all circuits functioning?
- Is the filter room illumination level sufficient for staff to safely operate in it?
- Is equipment starting up and running properly?
Filter
- Is this free of debris?
- Have the cartridges and sand been cleaned/replaced?
New Ontario Pool Health Regulations Compliance
- Do you have the most up to date safety equipment?
- Does your signage need updating or replaced?
- Is the slope in the pool more than 8% and need a buoy line?
- Is your First-Aid equipment sufficient?
- Do you have the resources to check the pool chemical levels every two or four hours?
- Do you have the pool deck delineate?
- Do you have a chemical controller that shows the chlorine residual level in ppm?
Ladders & Rails
- Is anything loose?
- Is there hardware missing?
Fencing
- Are there gaps or holes?
- Have posts or poles moved from frost?
- Are self-closing gates working properly?
Swimmer Feedback
- What was your user feedback like last season?
- Are you satisfied with your current pool maintenance plan?
- Do you see the need for a live feedback monitoring system?
Superior is here to support you and your users all season long with affordable maintenance packages that make your job easier!
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