Hello,
Living in Florida, I was hoping to keep our pool going all winter, but it
seems that the people who come to visit and my hsuband, find it too cold to
swin, even when the water temperature is 70 degrees. 
So, please tell me how to prepare the pool for winter (we have the proper
cover) and what can I expect when we open the cover in spring? Will the pool
he slimy with brown algae?
Thank you,
Barbara, Florida
above ground pool - closing for the winter
March 20th, 2004 · 2 Comments
Tags: heaters
2 responses so far ↓
1 janis_40 // Mar 21, 2004 at 5:36 pm
You stsed that you have the proper cover? Is it one that will not let light
in the pool? If so then it is ok but if sunlight gets through then yes the
pool will be a slime pit next spring. The proper cover will keep the pool
completly dark.
To prepare the pool balance the water first by getting the total alkalinity,
pH and chlorine in the proper ranges for your pool which are 100-140 for
alkalinity, 7.2-7.8 for the pH and about 3.0 for the chlorine. Then shock
the pool with about 1lb per 8K gallons of water with sodium dichlor use and
algae control per directions and some type of scale inhibitor or
preventative. Circulate the water until the chlorine level has returned to
3.0 and then put the cover on it and secure it. A large beach ball in the
center helps the rainwater drain toward the outer edge of the pool so it can
be pumped off. Disconnect the pump and plug the holes and take the pump
inside for the winter. If you have the proper cover the pool will be clean
next spring and all you need do is connect the pump and filter, shock it, use
algae control and go swimming.
2 ty_110 // Mar 22, 2004 at 1:34 pm
Hello again,
Thank you so much for your most informative post re closing the pool for the
winter.
Yes, the cover will not admit light, so it looks like getting the pool
prepared in the spring should be a breeze.
Barbara, FL
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