Guidelines

Do you have to drain a pool to winterize it?

Do you have to drain a pool to winterize it?

Close the pool for winter – but don’t drain it. In winter, the water in your pool is still your friend. Especially when properly winterized, it helps to protect the pool liner, keep it clean and prevent unnecessary damage from debris, harsh weather and other factors.

What chemicals do you put in a pool to winterize it?

After you analyze your pool chemical levels and conditions, you may need to add some or all of these chemicals:

  1. Chlorine.
  2. Pool Shock.
  3. Soda Ash.
  4. Baking Soda.
  5. Muriatic Acid.
  6. Winter Algaecide.
  7. Pool Antifreeze.
  8. Stain and Scale Prevention.

How far down do you drain your pool for winter?

Drain the water down to no more than 6 inches from the bottom of the skimmer if you plan to use a standard floating winter cover. Use your pool filter, switched to the “Drain” setting, to empty the pool water.

At what temperature should you winterize your pool?

65 degrees Fahrenheit
Most experts recommend waiting at least until temperature drops below 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) to winterize your pool. However, if you can wait longer until your pool is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius), you will have a much lower risk of problems occurring.

Can I leave my sand filter out all winter?

If you store your filter in a shed or a detached Garage make sure you cover your filter and keep it away from chlorine or any corrosive chemicals that off gas. Sand filters should be left outside.

How do I keep my above-ground pool from freezing in the winter?

6 Tips to Avoid Winter Damage to Your Above Ground Pool

  1. 1) Keep Excess Water Off Your Winter Cover.
  2. 2) Keep Leaves from Piling Up.
  3. 3) Clean Off Any Snow Buildup.
  4. 4) Use an Ice Equalizer Pillow to Prevent Ice Damage.
  5. 5) Stay on the Lookout for a Rapidly Receding Water Level.
  6. 6) Address Any Pool Buckling Immediately.

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.

What is a pool Winter pill?

Pool Winterizer in a Pill® WinterPill’s​ all-in-one formula makes winterizing your pool faster and easier than ever! WinterPill​ clarifies the pool water and helps reduce scaling and staining. WinterPill​ is enzyme enhanced and controls non-living organics to control waterline ring and enhance filter performance.

Is it OK if my pool freezes?

While a thin layer of ice is unlikely to damage your pool, if you live in an area with continuous below-freezing temperatures, we highly recommend you winterize and close your pool at the end of swimming season. Keeping your pool open all year long is also an option.

How do I add antifreeze to my pool line?

Get special swimming pool antifreeze. First, remove the skimmer basket and plug, drain water to below the skimmer, then add the antifreeze into the hole in the skimmer. Again, we recommend against this. Instead, blow the lines properly and you won’t need this step.

What happens if you don’t close your pool in the winter?

Your Pool Could Crack Surface cracks are very common in pools that don’t get winterized. Harsh conditions can lead to cracks as well as any water that is left inside the pool. That water will likely freeze and could lead to surface cracks.

When should I start winterizing my pool?

65 degrees F
Start the winterizing process after the season is over, when the temperature consistently dips down to 65 degrees F or lower. If you start too early, you may encounter problems with algae, which thrives in warmer temps.

How to winterize a pool without lowering the water?

Turn off all pool equipment per the manufacturer’s directions.

  • If needed,partially drain your pool to lower the water level below the skimmer and return lines.
  • Remove all drain plugs to completely drain the equipment,then remove the pool pump,chlorinator and hoses.
  • Bring all equipment indoors for storage over the winter.

    • Why pool winterizing is necessary for your swimming pool?

    Cracked Sides. Frozen water expands,and when it’s in a pool,that pressure could put cracks in the pool itself.

  • Burst Pipes. When water freezes inside of pipes,it can break them in the same way it can crack the sides of pools.
  • Personal Safety.
  • Chemistry Troubles.

    • How to close or winterize your above ground swimming pool?

    Your pool test kit.

  • A winterizing chemical kit containing a pH increaser,alkalinity increaser,calcium hardness increaser,pool shock,and an algaecide.
  • You will also need a winter skimmer cover plate,some expansion plugs and return line plugs,as well as an above ground pool winter cover,a cover winch,and matching

    • How to winterize your swimming pool with an air pillow?

    – Measures: 4 x 4 Feet – Heavy-duty 16 gauge vinyl pillow may be round or square – Air pillow absorbs freezing water as it expands – Relieves above ground pool walls from stress of ice expansion – Helps reduce the build-up of rain, leaves or snow on your winter cover