Closing Down A Vinyl Pool

If you live in an area where the temperatures occasionally rise above 65 f 18 c for a few days during the winter you can take advantage of the warm spell to test and balance the water chemistry.

Closing down a vinyl pool. 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. How to close and winterize a swimming pool. Making sure these are all in balance protects the pool from corrosion or scale buildup that can occur over the winter while the pool is shut down. Use your pool filter switched to the drain setting to empty the pool water.

Then they used to. Today we take a closer look at the chemicals used for winterizing swimming pools to keep the water fresh and clear. Adjust the ph to a level between 7 2 and 7 6. Fill the water bags one half to two thirds full and place them out of the way around the pool.

Usually i can do this with the regular pool pump if the vacuum hose will allow the pump to stay primed. These adjustments should be made about five days before you completely close down the pool. Figuring out the right time to close your pool and how to do it comes down to two factors. Winter will be here soon and for snowbelt pool owners thoughts begin to turn towards closing up the pool for winter.

Attach a pool hose to the end of the filter opening that leads to your yard s drain to avoid flooding. Closing too early will run the risk of algae growth. Begin winterizing one week before closing your pool. Think about it for a minute.

While your pool is uncovered all summer you probably see all kinds of debris end up in the water leaves bugs twigs and anything else that may blow in. If there are rips or tears in the cover that are repairable patch them with either vinyl pool patch for vinyl covers or with pool cover patch tape for lightweight covers or with a heavy duty duct type tape. We recommend waiting to close your pool until the water temperature is consistently below 65 degrees. Adjust the alkalinity to 80 to 120 ppm parts per million.

If you live in a colder climate with winters below 60 degrees start closing your pool once temperatures steadily drop below that point. They had to lower the water in the pool down past the returns. One week prior to closing your pool add a phosphate remover to help keep algae out and prevent any potential algae blooms. 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.

Your location and the time of year. Closing supplies get out the winter cover. But closing your inground pool is one of the most important parts of maintaining your pool keeping it swimmable and saving you money.