Pool maintenance in winter is different than in than the summer. There are steps and procedures needed to get a pool ready when the warm weather starts and different steps and procedures to prepare a pool for cold weather and minimal or no use. Taking a few easy steps at the appropriate time can prevent expensive problems later.
Winter
When cold weather is coming, first drain the water from all water lines and replace with anti-freeze. Make sure the water in the pool is lower than the level indicated for freezing.
A heavy duty cover designed for the pool should be used to keep out debris and leaves and lessen algae growth. It is best to do a shock treatment with 10 times the standard chlorine before closing down the pool. Drain the filter and disconnect the pump. Storing ladders, ropes or diving boards is good to do at this time, you can also take the oportunity to testing and clean them.
Safety
Make the pool safe so that it is not dangerous if small children stroll in during the times when no one is there.
Balance
The most important thing for a well maintained pool is pool chemicals balance. Balance covers the correct amount of chemicals, correct ph and alkaline balance, appropriate water movement and also cleaning.
Spring
- When it’s time to open the pool again in the spring clean off the pool cover and store it, make sure it is dry.
- Drain the pipes of anti-freeze
- Examine the filters to make sure they are clean.
- Fill the pool to the normal level then shock it with chlorine (tablets or granules), cleanse it with a brush and vacuum it.
- It is good to filter and vacuum for a few days to remove any algae that has formed when the pool was not used.
- To make sure the chlorine level is correct and the ph is between 7.0 and 7.6 test the water and add the chlorine at night to get the most effect.
Summary
The maintenance of a pool is basic for pleasurable swimming. swimming pool chemical levels need regular attention to keep things in good order. Inflammation can be caused by both too much and too little chlorine. Different kinds of weather demand different kinds of care, responding to these can help keep your pool in good condition with the minimum of hassle.
