Pool Start Up Service
Product Overview
Professional chemical balancing and equipment commissioning for newly filled or resurfaced swimming pools.
Fresh tap water typically enters a pool aggressive and corrosive, requiring precise dosing of calcium chloride, cyanuric acid, and pH buffers within the first 24 to 48 hours. Simplified Pools' Pool Start Up Service handles full water chemistry stabilization, thorough surface brushing to manage plaster dust, and a complete multi-point inspection of pumps, filters, and valves to safeguard your finish and warranty.
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Benefits & What Makes It Different
Precision Water Balancing
We test and adjust pH to 7.4–7.6, total alkalinity to 80–120 ppm, and calcium hardness to 200–400 ppm to prevent surface etching or scaling.
Plaster & Surface Brushing
Manual brushing clears abrasive plaster dust and settled sediment before it cures onto the finish or clogs filter cartridges.
Comprehensive Equipment Verification
Technicians inspect operating pressure, prime suction lines, calibrate chlorination systems, and verify timer schedules.
Compatibility
- Plaster, pebble, quartz, fiberglass, and vinyl liner pool surfaces
- Cartridge, sand, and diatomaceous earth (DE) filtration systems
When To Use This
Pro Tip
Never turn off the hose mid-fill during a new plaster start-up; stopping the water line leaves a permanent ring in fresh plaster. Once filled to the tile line, test and balance alkalinity before adding salt or heavy chlorine shock.
Common Questions & Instructions
How soon after filling a pool should a start-up service be performed?
Start-up chemistry should begin within 24 hours of the pool completing its fill to keep unbuffered water from etching new plaster or corroding metal equipment.
What chemical levels are targeted during the pool start up service?
We bring pH into the 7.4–7.6 range, total alkalinity to 80–120 ppm, calcium hardness between 200–400 ppm, and establish a baseline sanitizer level of 1.0–3.0 ppm free chlorine.
Can we swim immediately after the pool start up service is finished?
Most pools require 24 to 48 hours of continuous circulation and chemical integration before swimming, depending on stabilizer levels and sanitizer demand.
