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As summer comes to a close and fall edges into the horizon, owners of an above-ground swimming pool will need to give thought to the seasonal routine of winterizing their pool for the cold season. Some mid-westerners would argue that the summer season never fully hit this year and they would definitely have a leg to stand on in an argument over the issue, however in the end, if you want your pool to open next season with as little ice damage as possible and clean water to boot, following these simple steps for a pool closing will be of great benefit. 1. It's best to wait in closing your pool until the outside temperature drops to at least 65°. The reason for this is that organic matter is less likely to grow in cooler water and your pool water will coincide with the outside temperature giving you the best chance of both closing and opening without algae. 2. Try to adjust your Alkalinity and PH (in that order) as best as you can. If you have any algae at all, it must be dealt with and cleared-up before beginning the closing. The condition of your water at closing time will be the condition of your water when you open your pool in the spring, so take the time to do this step correctly. 3. Stop adding chlorine several days before you begin the closing procedure. Chlorine will burn off quickly and less of it in the water will mean less chemicals adhering to your winter cover due to water evaporation which results in less wear on your winter cover. 4. Purchase a chemical closing kit at your local pool store if available. These types of kits are typically found at specialty stores. They typically contain several pounds of non-chlorine shock, a winter algaecide and perhaps some sort of solidified non-chlorine shock in a dispenser. If the kit isn't available in your area, using several pounds of non-chlorine shock in a crystalline form and some strong algaecide will work as a substitute. Add the chemicals and let your filtration system run for an hour or so to mix the chemicals up. 5. Drain your pool water down to just below your return. Some will argue that it's best to leave the pool full and just throw a cover over it for the winter. This is often a mistake made by beginners and it typically results in ice-damming on your pool wall over the winter which can cause damage to your top-rails as well as the liner. Also, draining the water down at closing means that fresh water will need to be added in the spring and this action actually dilutes the stabilizer (cyanuric acid) in the pool so it doesn't build-up. 6. It's best to use an ice-compression pillow under the cover. These can usually be purchased for around $5-$10 depending on the size. Fill the pillow only half-full of air. Less air means the pillow will cover more surface area on the water. Position the pillow in the middle of the pool using twine or something that allows it to be secured in place under the cover. 7. Typically, above ground winter covers will come out of the box either three or four feet larger than the pool size. The distance from one side of your pool to the other from inside wall to inside wall denotes your pool size. Keep in mind that the top rails add size to the pool and the winter cover will need to not only cover your pool but also wrap over your top-rails in order to properly protect everything. My suggestion would be to purchase a winter cover that is one size larger than the pool your trying to close. For example, in closing a 21' pool, purchase a 24' cover. 8. Winter covers are usually available in different weaves. Some will say 7x7, or 10x10 or even 14x14. These numbers denote the number of strands of material running vertically and horizontally per square inch. The more strands per square inch means a tighter weave and subsequently better protection for the pool. 9. Leave the skimmer open and plug the return. As the water freezes in your pool and subsequently climbs the pool wall as it expands, allowing an opening to escape out as the water freezes and thaws resulting in less damage to the pool in the spring. 10. With the darkest side facing down, pull the winter cover over your pool. String the steel cable through the grommet holes and use the cover winch (usually included with the cover purchase) to tighten the cable in place. 11. Lastly, take out the garden hose and add some water to the top of the pool cover evenly distributing it around the cover. Ideally, adding just enough water to put a thin layer on the cover is best. The reason for this is water is heavy - approximately 8.3lbs. per gallon. Adding several gallons of water over the cover will help hold it down and prevent air from getting under the cover while you wait for winter to set in. There are additional tips and tricks to numerous to list that one can use in this process, but these are the basics you will need to get the job done. Don't forget to clean out your filter completely and store it indoors for the winter season. Following these guidelines will hopefully result in an easy spring opening and clean water to start the next summer season. |
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