Step 7: Clean and fill the pool
Fill up the pool to the waterline and start cleaning out any debris that made it into the pool. Brush and vacuum the walls and floor to clean off algae and skim out leaves and other debris.

Step 8: Power up the pool
Turn on the circuit breaker to the pool and switch on the power. Look for leaks and cracks in the system. Check grounding wires and straps, and check the priming action on the pump. Backwash the filter well. If you find any problems with the circulation system, contact a pool service technician for repairs.

Step 9: Prepare the water
Let the pool filter run for about a day so the new and old water can mix. Then test the water with a pool test kit. You’ll need to shock the pool with a chlorine shock product to bring the chlorine up to 3.0 ppm. If the test kit indicates the need for other chemicals, add them. Let the filter run for at least another 24 for hours and retest the water. Once the chlorine level is under 2.0 ppm, it’s safe to dive in!

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