Do I have to close my above ground pool for winter?
We strongly recommend sealing off the return and skimmer to your pool. If you simply reduce the water level, you are leaving your return and skimmer susceptible to ice damage, especially if we have a precipitation-filled winter that causes your water level to rise. Seal the skimmer opening with a skimmer plug.
Should I shock pool before closing?
Shocking kills any bacteria that might linger in your pool during the winter. We recommend shocking a few days before you close the pool. If that is not possible, make sure to shock the pool the night before you close it for winter.
Should I empty my pool for winter?
It’s not good to leave your pool empty when the weather gets cold. You may naturally assume it’s best to completely drain your pool of water for the winter months, because you fear the water will freeze and cause damage. Actually, it’s not good to leave your pool empty when the weather gets cold.
What chemicals do I need to close my above-ground pool?
What chemicals do I need to close my pool?
- Chlorine.
- Pool Shock.
- Soda Ash.
- Baking Soda.
- Muriatic Acid.
- Winter Algaecide.
- Pool Antifreeze.
- Stain and Scale Prevention.
How do you close a pool for the winter?
Top Ten Tips for Closing Your Pool
- Begin Winterizing One Week Before Closing Your Pool.
- Brush and Vacuum To Remove All Debris.
- Manage Your Water Level.
- Balance the Pool Chemistry.
- Shock and Chlorinate Your Pool.
- Backwash Your Pool Filter.
- Drain Pool Lines and Add Pool Antifreeze (for freezing temperatures only)
What happens if you don’t winterize your above ground pool?
The harsh weather conditions throughout the winter season can create potential damage to more than just the pipes. What happens when you don’t winterize your pool is that the water could turn green with algae. If the chlorine system stops functioning, you’ll say adieu to the beautiful blue pool you know and love.
Can you close an above ground pool for winter?
A Step-by-Step Guide to Close your Above Ground Pool for the Winter. Others lower the water in the pool below the returns (where the water jets into the pool) and the skimmer. Either method is fine — the choice made is based on personal preference. Important: Never completely drain an above ground pool. This can cause your pool to collapse.
Why is my above ground pool not draining?
Too much water on the winter pool cover can destroy your pool if not drained off. The weight of the water pulls the cover into the pool. The cable, which holds the cover in place, will then pull the top ledges, the skimmer and the return up. This will damage the above ground pool beyond repair.
Do you have to shocking your pool for winter?
Regular pool shocking goes a long way toward keeping your swimming pool’s chemistry in balance and keeping algae growth under control. And shocking it before closing it for the winter will help keep you from many hours of work cleaning it up once you open it up in the spring.
What to do if your above ground pool freezes?
If your above ground pool has a deck, place water tubes end to end around the edge of the pool. Fill the bags 3/4 full with water. Do not over-fill because the bags could burst when the water inside freezes. Never use bricks, concrete blocks, etc. to secure the cover because they can damage your pool cover or your pool.