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Winter

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Winterizing Essentials
Pool Shock Starting at: $4.99
Winterizing Chemical Kit Starting at: $19.99
Skimmer Plates Starting at: $16.99
Winter Plug Starting at: $3.99
Air Pillow Starting at: $8.99
Winter Covers Starting at: $30.00
Water Tubes Starting at: $6.99
Cover Pumps Starting at: $24.99

Closing Your Pool

The summer swimming season is coming to a close, and it's time to start getting your pool ready for the cold winter months. Properly winterizing your pool water and equipment will save time and money when you re-open your pool in the spring, so you can start enjoying it again as soon as the weather warms up.

Follow the instructions below if you have an above ground pool to insure proper winterizing of your investment. Click on any of the images above for product details. Have questions? Call us at (718) 965-2800 we're here to help.

Please note: Cover pumps are strongly recommended to keep excess water from building up on your cover. Excess water on your cover means excess stress and a torn cover or damaged pool.

  1. Clean and vacuum pool.
  2. Check and adjust PH and Alkalinity.
  3. Add pool shock at a rate of 1 gallon per 5,000 gallons of water.
  4. Add any liquid components of the winterizing chemical kit.
  5. Run filter for at least 1 hour.
  6. Attach a skimmer plate. Remove ONLY the 6 screws corresponding to the 6 holes in the plate. 10 screws for wide mouth skimmers. Do not remove skimmer face plate.
  7. Plug return fitting (or light) in the inside (water side) of pool. If plugging a light, make sure that the winter plug is pushed in all the way. The plug must be flush in the light housing. Dip plug into pool water to lubricate if necessary.
  8. Raise water level 3-4 inches from top rails.
  9. Inflate air pillow (leaving soft) and fasten, allowing it to float in the center of the pool.
  10. Add winterizing chemical kit.
  11. Place winter cover over pool draping over the air pillow so it lays on the surface of the water all around the pillow.
  12. Add 1-2 inches of water on the cover to prevent wind damage.
  13. Empty and clean filter, allowing it to dry before storing.
  14. Store all filters in warm dry places to prevent cracking. Drain excess water off cover during winter months to prevent damage to your pool.
  15. (If needed) Blow out excess water in the pool heater using an air compressor or shop vac and plug inlet and outlet lines of heater.

Additional Maintenance Tips

As water, ice and snow build up on your pool cover during the winter, always drain the cover when possible using a cover pump.

Too much water on the cover can destroy your pool if not drained off. The weight of the water pulls the cover into the pool. The cable, which holds the cover in place, will then pull the top ledges, the skimmer and the return up. This will damage the pool beyond repair. Your warranty does not cover winter damage.

Excess water on the cover can also tear your liner. The weight of the water will cause more movement in the ice below, which can rip your liner. Never attempt to break ice on your cover or in your pool. This will tear your liner. Wait for the ice on your cover to melt and then pump it off. Ice below the cover should be left alone. Let it melt on its own. Never let anyone step on the ice, cover or on the pool. This will damage your pool.

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