Winter weather can damage vital pool maintenance equipmentor even the pool itself.
Heres how to protect your pool from the elements until summer returns.
Also, you shouldpurchase a suitable pool coverto protect the interior of the pool until warm weather returns.
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The best time to winterize the pool is when outdoor temperatures consistently dip between 60 and 65F.
Before closing your pool, use awater chemistry test kitto ensure the water chemistry is properly balanced.
Step 2: Scrub Pool
The next step is to deep clean the pool.
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Then use a skimmer or pool net to remove any debris from the top of the water.
Remember to empty out the filter and pump baskets once finished.
Additionally, metal sequestrant may be required if your water has high levels of metal.
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Components that cannot be removed should be covered to protect them from snow and ice.
Cartridge filters should also be removed, cleaned, and inspected before reinstalling the filter media.
Check to ensure the filter lid and clamp band are secure before and after blowing out the water lines.
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Otherwise, a loose filter clamp band can cause the filter lid to blow off during startup.
Dont rush this process.
Carefully blow air through the system and watch for bubbles from the return lines and skimmer.
Once the skimmer is dry, you oughta ensure that it will remain dry.
see to it to put a plug inside the pump just in case the valve leaks.
Step 9: Cover the Pool
The last step is to cover the pool.
you might use a safety cover or a solid winter cover to protect the pool during the winter months.
However, it should be noted that a safety cover must be anchored down.
This prevents the water from freezing and saves you the trouble of blowing out the lines.
This is because salts and glycol tend to react with metals and rubbers.
double-check to use non-toxic propylene glycol-based pool antifreeze, instead of an alcohol-based product.
