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POOL CLOSING-WINTERIZING
ABOVE GROUND POOLS
We offer professional pool closings. To schedule your pool closing you can contact our service
department.
Whether you choose to close your own pool or have it professionally closed, the first
step is to be sure your pool is clean and balanced following the steps below:
1. Brush and Vacuum the pool and remove any fallen leaves or debris.
2. Test the water and make any necessary adjustments so the pH reads between
7.2 –7.8 and the Total Alkalinity between 80-120 ppm.
3. If you have or suspect you have excess minerals or metals in your water have your water
professionally tested at our store and add the recommended sequestering agent
or metal remover per label directions.
4. For best results allow water to circulate a minimum of 2-4 hours so that any chemicals
added will be evenly distributed.
5. Purchase any necessary winterizing products that you may need to close your pool; such
as a freeze protector for your skimmer, air freeze pillows, plugs, winterizing chemicals, etc.
6. Check winter cover and be sure it is in good condition along with cable and winch or water
tubes. Replace any worn or lost items.
Please call our service department for pool closing and opening services. If you choose to close
your own pool be sure to read all of the manufacturer’s winterizing recommendations that came
with your pool & equipment.
Freeze damage caused by improper winterization is NOT
covered under warranty
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CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT MANUFACTURER’S
WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL
The recommendations below will provide general guidelines for closing your pool.
1.
Follow recommendations above and be sure water is clean and balanced
2.
Add closing chemicals recommended by our pool professionals.
Often, a
winterizing kit is available with all of the chemicals you need to close.
3.
IMPORTANT
FOLLOW the directions on the kit, or bottle labels regarding circulation
time, often a circulation time of 4 to 8 hours is required to ensure the chemicals have
circulated thoroughly.
4.
Backwash and clean filter following owner’s manual for cleaning and winterizing. Most
manufacturers recommend that you chemically clean your cartridge or D.E. elements at
the end of each season. Every 2 to 3 seasons sand filters can be emptied and new sand
added in the spring.
5.
Shut off pump and motor.
6.
Water level should be lowered according to your pool professional's recommendations.
With a
Skimmer Plug™
you can close your pool with very little water loss by creating a
water tight seal at the skimmer opening. Generally you will want to drain the water to the
bottom of the skimmer opening.
If using a thread-in freeze protector in the skimmer, you
should drain the water level 3-4 inches below the skimmer.
7.
PROTECT YOUR SKIMMER using a freeze protection for your skimmer.
As mentioned above, if using a press in Skimmer Plug you will be
be covering the skimmer to prevent water from entering and freezing.
When using one of these products be sure to leave the bottom of the
skimmer open so outside water will not accumulate inside the housing.
8.
Remove any directional part of the return protruding into the pool, such as the eyeball
fitting or return nozzle and install appropriate plug.