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To my knowlege, it is really a good idea to always have proper chemical levels in a pool year round. So I can't say it would be good to "close" the pool. You will be in big trouble come swim season if you let it get away from you.
Take a sample of your water to your pool dealer. It is important to have the pool chemically balanced so the chlorine can work properly and the liner doesn't get stained by an imbalance. Shock the pool and then thoroughly vacuum your pool. Based on the water sample, you'll likely have to add some chemicals and let the pump run for a few hours. Once this is done, you'll added the dealer recommended amount of algaecide and winter shock. Once added, I put the pillow in place and put the winter cover on. I leave the pump running during this time to help mix up the water, algaecide and shock. I fasten down the cover with clips from the pool dealer as well as some some spring clamps, leaving the area by the skimmer and return for last. Now I drain the pool to the recommended level using the pump for as long as possible. I use a siphon if needed after that. At this point, I turn off the pump and install the Aqua Door over the skimmer, and remove the 'eyeball' on the return. I then remove the hoses from these and make sure there are no leaks.
I then thoroughly drain the pump, hoses, and filter. Some people keep the sand in their filter, but I replace my every year, so I empty the sand out and wash out the filter tank. I make sure the pump and filter are dry inside and cover them with plastic and put them in my garage, along with the hoses.
What else can I help you with?
Does the water in your swimming pool have to be clear before you close it for the winter?
It's best if the water is cleaned before you close up the pool.
How to properly close a swimming pool for the winter season?
To properly close a swimming pool for the winter season, you should first clean the pool thoroughly, balance the water chemistry, lower the water level, remove any accessories or equipment, cover the pool with a winter cover, and winterize the plumbing system to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.
Why do you need to put a balloon in your pool when you close it for the winter?
Placing an air balloon under your pool cover discourages the expansion of frozen water which can cause pool wall damage.
What do you do if your above ground pool is very full and ice is coming close to the edge?
You're supposed to drain your pool for the winter so that a layer of ice doesn't form, expand, and crack the sides of the pool.
Name something you do in fall to prepare for winter?
Buy winter clothes, chop wood antifreeze close pool winterize house snow tires rake leaves
Should you insulate swimming pool pipes underground?
I see no reason why you would insulate them. When you close your pool for winter you will purge (empty) your pump and pipes. The water in the pool would freeze long before the water will in the pipes under ground.
Can you clean pool after winter without emptying water?
no, the pool must be empty
What is the depth recommended for outside plumbing for swimming pool in Northern New Jersey?
Doesn't matter because you're going to purge the lines with air when you close it for the winter.
In winter the pool is covered except when the pool people come to service the pool what causes the pool to get algae?
well when you leave your pool covered for the winter, you are unable to put chlorine into it. Chlorine prevents algae so to answer your question, the lack of chlorine causes algae
How do you adapt to winter conditions?
u might have to keep them in your bathtub only if u want to have a pool in your house or u can keep the pool out side for summer for the otter and in winter bring the pool in for the otter......
Can you rehang the liner on your above-ground pool if it fell over in the winter?
You can rehang the liner on your above-ground pool if it fell over in the winter but you will need to remove the pool corner caps, the rail, and all of the water. You can then re-stretch the pool liner and refill the pool.
Do you turn off your pool in the winter?
yes
