Choosing to close your pool during the winter can help with keeping debris out but remember you still need to follow the pool closing steps we mention above and shock your pool.
What chemicals are needed to close a swimming pool for the winter.
Using a cover is only half the battle to protect your pool during winter.
Winterizing an intex pool is similar to closing an above ground pool with just a few minor but important differences.
Blow out the lines.
Properly closing your pool for the winter saves a lot of time and money when you reopen it in the spring.
Today we take a closer look at the chemicals used for winterizing swimming pools to keep the water fresh and clear.
Winterizing chemical kits are available to help protect water quality during the winter months.
Additional algaecide and shock can be purchased separately for larger size above ground pools.
Steps for closing a swimming pool for winter.
Use a pool cover pump to keep that cover clean.
Using a cover is only half the battle to protect your pool during winter.
Drain the pool below the skimmer.
You might ask knowledgeable neighbors with similar pools and pump filter systems or at a pool supply in you area.
Accurate pool test kit.
Make sure you winterize it correctly.
The amount you need depends on the size of your pool.
Add winter chemicals to the.
Check up the chemical readings.
The best pool cover pumps for winter maintenance in 2020.
Now is a good time to take stock of your pool closing supplies winter chemicals pool cover attachments plugs and other gizmos used to close the pool.
Hand skimmer pool brush pool vacuum.
How to winterize an intex pool in 12 steps.
Use a pool cover pump to keep that cover clean.
Carefully follow the instructions on the product labels.
Chlorine works to get rid of dirt and bacteria in the pool before you close it up for the winter months.
Between the chemicals cold weather protection from debris and dark conditions algae will be unable to grow.
There are other winterizing chemicals that you can buy to help keep your pool in tip top shape for the coming winter.
Close the pool a few weeks before the weather turns cold to ensure it s well protected from possible freeze damage when depends on your weather zone.
Closing down an in ground swimming pool involves a few simple steps covered below.
Make sure you winterize it correctly.