{"id":4525,"date":"2026-06-26T10:33:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiper.com\/blogs\/?page_id=4525"},"modified":"2026-08-24T10:24:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:24:59","slug":"aiper-pro-club-episode-6-how-to-open-your-pool-for-swim-season","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aiper.com\/blogs\/videos\/aiper-pro-club-episode-6-how-to-open-your-pool-for-swim-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Aiper Pro Club Episode 6: How to Open Your Pool For Swim Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"Aiper Pro Club Episode 6: How to Open Your Pool For Swim Season\",\n  \"description\": \"In this episode of the Aiper Pro Club, we walk through everything you need to do to open your pool for swim season \u2014 the right way, the first time.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": [\n    \"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/UZwLCwj0wmQ\/maxresdefault.jpg\",\n    \"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/UZwLCwj0wmQ\/hqdefault.jpg\"\n  ],\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UZwLCwj0wmQ\",\n  \"interactionStatistic\": {\n    \"@type\": \"InteractionCounter\",\n    \"interactionType\": {\n      \"@type\": \"WatchAction\"\n    },\n    \"userInteractionCount\": 262270\n  },\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Aiper Official\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@aiperofficial\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Aiper\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/aiper.com\"\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aiper Pro Club Episode 6: How to Open Your Pool For Swim Season\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UZwLCwj0wmQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Published:<\/strong> May 17, 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Views:<\/strong> 262,270 &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@aiperofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aiper Official<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About This Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode of the <strong>Aiper Pro Club<\/strong>, we walk through everything you need to do to open your pool for swim season \u2014 the right way, the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Script &amp; Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Step 1: Remove the Cover Carefully<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pump standing water off the cover before removing it. Clean and store the cover dry to prevent mold. Inspect for tears so you can replace it before next winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Step 2: Inspect Equipment and Plumbing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check pumps, filters, heaters, and all plumbing connections for winter damage. Replace worn O-rings, gaskets, and cracked hoses before filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Step 3: Fill and Prime the System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top off water to mid-skimmer level. Prime the pump, open all valves, and check for leaks as the system pressurizes. Listen for unusual noises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Step 4: Shock, Test, and Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Super-chlorinate (shock) to burn off any contaminants that accumulated over winter. 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