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
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.
The best winterizing chemicals for an above ground pool are algaecide, shock treatment, and a winterizing closing kit. These chemicals help prevent algae growth, sanitize the water, and protect the pool during the winter months.
What does Winterizing mean???????
I have been raise a round pools and worked on them for years. winterizing means draining ALL water out of pipes,pumps,filters and heaters. if water is left in anything it could freeze and break whatever it is in. I think it is easier just to run pool as normal actually less in winter for the fact you dont use as much chemical due to temp. you only have to worry about those below freezing nites and when it going to stay cold for a while. i live in houston, tx so we dont tend to freeze alot but it is safer to just run pools during the freezes vs. winterize for inground. if above groung pool yeah winterize put plugs in and store filter and pump in garage.
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
No, otherwise you'll defeat the whole purpose of winterizing it.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, it is recommended to open your sand filter after winterizing to ensure all components are functioning properly and clean. You may need to add water to the system to reach the appropriate levels for operation.
From the pool
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.