Then, open your pump housing and empty the basket.
Empty the skimmer basket and confirm the gasket in the pump housing is properly seated to prevent leaking.
The next step is to open all the valves previously closed and turn the system back on.
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Vacuum the Pool
To do this, assemble your vacuum and stretch the hose out.
Once at the end, you should see a small flow of water come out.
Connect the hose to the skimmer body below the skimmer basket.
Now you’ve got the option to proceed to vacuum.
Empty the Baskets Again and Backwash the Filter
Empty baskets again andbackwash the filter.
For example, larger pools, geographic location, and length of season can all affect cost.
Hiring a pro is the easiest, but more expensive option.
But, this convenience will cost you and the price given does not include repairs to the pool itself.
But, the pool must be regularly cleaned and balanced otherwise you could cause a potentially expensive repair.
When your pool turns cloudy or green, the first step is to test for all chemicals and adjust.
This will tell you what the probable cause could be and how to remedy it.
Most pools will clear up within a few days.
The best method to clean a pool like this varies based on the degree of debris in the pool.
