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winterizing is basically a con. It is sold for all sorts of prices but when you read the fine print you will actually find it is a watered down version of any algaecide, Buy yourself a bottle of algaecide that contains copper sulphate and that will do the trick much better and much cheaper. Winterizing is not necessary aslong as your going to keep the chlorine levels high and circulate the pool water a few hours each day
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What kind of in-ground swimming pool maintenance is needed over winter in cold climates?
To winterize your inground swimming pool, first backwash the filter, and then disconnect the pump. Purchase winterizing chemicals for the pool water, and be sure to use a pool cover.
What are the basic steps to winterizing a Johnson 75hp Motor?
What does Winterizing mean???????
How do you clean the debris left behind from using the wrong pool winterizing solutions?
Hum, what kind of debris? You don't get debris from pool additives normally. You may get other things but not debris. What did you add to the pool? k
Can you mow your lawn after winterizing?
No, otherwise you'll defeat the whole purpose of winterizing it.
Does dust in the pool water mean it needs to be resurfaced?
No it either means you have to clean your pool more often or it can mean that the radials in your sand filter are stating to wear and need replacing.
What are each of these settings for on the filter- filter backwash recirc waste closed and rinse?
Filter setting intakes pool water through the skimmer, sends it through the filter (then heater, if any) and back into the pool. Backwash sends pool water through the filter in reverse and dumps the water out for cleaning purposes. In my experience if pool servicing is overdue you may need to backwash several times, running the filter setting a minute or two (without adding DE) in between each backwash. The filter is not really clean until the water runs clear. Recirculate is a round robin water voyage from skimmer to return port bypassing the filter if the pool is piped for this feature. Waste dumps water from the skimmer without going through the filter. Closed prevents water from entering the filter tank and should not be used with the pump running. It is for winterizing and servicing only. Some pools are piped so that the closed setting is used when vacumming the pool (with pump running). Most pools are piped so that the closing off of water from the filter is accomplished by turning a valve on one of the water lines. Rinse: Runs water through the filter in the normal direction and out the waste hose. This helps the sand to compact back down or the DE to settle back into the mesh before you start cycling back into the pool.
How often should I clean my pool?
The cleaning schedules varies from filter to filter, but a general guideline on any swimming pool filter is to take a reading when the filter is clean, then clean the pool filter when the pressure rises about 10 psi.
How do you run a pool in winter instead of winterizing?
Just keep on running it as always however if you have a situation where the water can turn to ice you run the risk of damaging it and the pipe work.
Where does the water come from when backwashing a pool filter?
From the pool
Difference of a pool skimmer and pool filter?
A pool skimmer is generally built into the side of or around the top of a swimming pool in order to skim debris from the surface of the water. A pool filter is built into the plumbing in order to filter fine debris from the water itself.
Which valve lowers swimming pool pressure?
You can not measure the pressure in a swimming pool. If you mean the pressure on the filter tank gage then you may have to backwash the filter. Talk to your local pool store for instructions as how to maintain a swimming pool and the equipment. Get some education on swimming pool maint. before you get into some real trouble. A pool is not too forgiving for someone without a basic knowledge of pools.
Is Salt filter better than DE filter for pool?
Salt is not a filter, it is added to pool water to allow a chlorine generator to operate.
