What chemicals are needed for closing a 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.
What to put in pool before closing?
Once you know where your pool chemistry stands, balance the water, adjusting the pH to 7.2 – 7.6, alkalinity between 80 and 120 ppm, and calcium hardness between 200 and 350 ppm. Shock your pool with Pool Breeze Granular Shock or 12.5% Liquid Shock two days prior to closing.
What do you need to winterize a pool?
Steps for Winterizing an In-Ground Pool
- Step 1: Remove pool accessories.
- Step 2: Deep clean the pool.
- Step 3: Adjust the water chemistry.
- Step 4: Lower the water level.
- Step 5: Drain and store the equipment.
- Step 6: Add shock and algaecide.
- Step 7: Cover the pool.
Should I shock my 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.
Do I need to shock my pool before closing?
Should I add algaecide when closing pool?
By simply adding algaecide to your water prior to closing, you can prevent algae growth from occurring during the cold, winter months which makes for an easier opening in the spring. You can apply algaecide directly to the pool water and allow the pump to continue to circulate for approximately two to four hours.
What chemicals do you put in a pool for winter?
Chlorine levels need to be at 1-3ppm (parts per million) in your pool for the cold winter months. Most pool supply stores recommend using a Chlorine or Non-Chlorine Shock treatment before you close the pool to balance the water and make sure that it’s ready to sit all winter.
How much algaecide does it take to close a pool?
When closing and winterizing your pool, it is important to remember to balance your pool water’s chemistry prior to closing and don’t forget the algaecide. Algaecide is simple and effective with one quart of winter algaecide typically enough to treat 20,000 gallons of water all winter long.
Should I put algaecide in my pool before closing?
Algaecide is simple and effective with one quart of winter algaecide typically enough to treat 20,000 gallons of water all winter long. By simply adding algaecide to your water prior to closing, you can prevent algae growth from occurring during the cold, winter months which makes for an easier opening in the spring.
Do I need algaecide to close my pool?
On the other hand, if you have a mesh pool cover or one that lets in sunlight and fine debris, a better algaecide is a must. If you use chlorine shock to close the pool, it’s best to do so about a week before closing. A very high chlorine level can harm your cover and destroy your algaecide.
What happens if you put too much algaecide in your pool?
The presence of too much algaecide can lead to a foamy pool water. Air pockets within the filter system can cause bubbles on the pool surface as well. The bubbles and foam resulting from too much algaecide will be much smaller in size.