{"id":817,"date":"2026-04-23T14:54:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/unclassed\/the-warm-weather-is-on-its-way-have-you-thought-about-restarting-your-pool\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T17:47:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:47:59","slug":"the-warm-weather-is-on-its-way-have-you-thought-about-restarting-your-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/tips-news\/the-warm-weather-is-on-its-way-have-you-thought-about-restarting-your-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"The warm weather is on its way: have you thought about restarting your pool?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>With the arrival of warmer weather, getting your pool back into service is an essential step if you want to enjoy your second home to the full.<br \/>\nAfter several months of wintering, a few essential checks are in order, to ensure that the water is healthy, the equipment intact and the season free of unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Why not neglect the restart of your pool?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A pool left unused over winter can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, algae and organic deposits. If the pool is put back into service too late or too hastily, this can lead to : <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_0 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_0 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">s<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Cloudy or green water that is difficult to treat<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_1 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">s<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Over-consumption of chemicals<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_2 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">s<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Damage to the filtration system<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_3 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">s<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">High repair costs in peak season<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/conseils-entretient-piscine-avant-ete-residence-secondaire-charentes.jpg\" title=\"swimming-pool-maintenance-advice-secondary-residence-charentes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/conseils-entretient-piscine-avant-ete-residence-secondaire-charentes.jpg 600w, https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/conseils-entretient-piscine-avant-ete-residence-secondaire-charentes-480x320.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-811 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Anticipating this restart will preserve your installation and avoid urgent interventions at the height of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">When is the right time to start your pool?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The ideal timing depends above all on the water temperature. In Charente and Charente-Maritime, spring conditions are generally favorable from April onwards. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_1 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_4 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">s<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Golden rule: restart your pool when the water temperature reaches 12 to 15\u00b0C.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Waiting for temperatures to rise too high encourages algae proliferation and considerably complicates treatment. It's better to plan ahead by one or two weeks. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">6 key steps to a successful start-up<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">1. Cleaning the basin<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Before re-circulating the water, remove all winter debris: leaves, insects, deposits from the bottom of the pond. Brush the sides and bottom to remove accumulated organic residues. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">2. Check equipment<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Inspect each component methodically:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_2 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_5 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf058<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Filtration system: check filter condition and clean if necessary<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_6 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf058<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Pump: check for proper operation before starting up<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_7 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf058<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Skimmers: clean baskets and check seals<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_8 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf058<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Discharge nozzles: check for obstructions<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Equipment failure detected now avoids a midsummer breakdown.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">3. Return water level to normal<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>After wintering, the water level is often below the optimum level. Fill the pool up to the level recommended by your installer, generally halfway up the skimmers, to ensure proper filtration. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">4. Restart continuous filtration<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Run the filtration system <strong>continuously for 24 to 48 hours<\/strong>. This prolonged stirring is essential to homogenize the water and prepare it for chemical treatment. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">5. Analyze and balance water<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This is the most technical stage.<\/p>\n<p>Use a water tester to analyze essential parameters:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_3 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_9 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">=<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">pH: between 7.2 and 7.4<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_10 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">=<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Free chlorine: 1 to 3 mg\/L<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_11 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">=<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Alkalinity (TAC): 80 to 120 mg\/L<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_12 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">=<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Hardness (TH): 100 to 250 mg\/L<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Adjust each parameter in the following order: TAC \u2192 pH \u2192 disinfectant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_8 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">6. Shock treatment<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A shock treatment is strongly recommended after winter to eliminate bacteria and micro-organisms that have developed during the closed season. Follow the manufacturer's recommended doses according to the volume of your pool. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_9 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Why not neglect the restart of your pool?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_4 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_13 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Wait for the water to turn green before reacting<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_14 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Neglect initial cleaning of walls and bottom<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_15 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Restart filtration without checking equipment condition<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_16 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Add chemicals without first analyzing the water<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_17 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Don't underestimate the time required: allow a full day for a serious overhaul.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_10 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Why not neglect the restart of your pool?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>For many owners of second homes in the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions of France, getting the pool up and running again represents a real logistical constraint. Distance, lack of available time at the right moment, or simply not being on site in the spring... all situations that can delay this essential step. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>That's precisely why we have our stewardship department.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>We intervene on your behalf, at the right time, with the right professionals: cleaning the pool, checking equipment, restarting filtration, checking parameters and treating the water. Everything is taken care of and documented, with an intervention report. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>You've arrived. Your pool is ready. You dive in.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_11 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Let us get your pool up and running again?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>We support owners of second homes in the Charente region in the care, maintenance and preparation of their property, so that they can enjoy it immediately, without constraints, even from a distance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--default_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--default\" href=\"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/contact\/\">Request a stewardship quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":816,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=817"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":818,"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817\/revisions\/818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conciergepc.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}