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How to Winterize an Above Ground Pool

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Winterizing an above ground pool is important as it will ensure clean, healthy water and functioning equipment. It will also reduce the time and cost of reopening it. To winterize, test the water chemistry, clean the pool, clean the filter, skimmer and pump basket and add a winter chemical kit.If you are looking for a swimming pool company to help winterize your above ground pool, contact Westrock Pools at 845-367-9377. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How to Winterize an Above Ground Pool


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How to Winterize an Above Ground Pool
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  • Winterizing an above ground pool will ensure that
    the water stays clean and healthy and the
    equipment is functioning well.
  • It will also reduce the time and cost of
    reopening it.

3
Test Water Chemistry
  • Test the water for pH, total alkalinity,
    calcium hardness and chlorine.
  • Balance the water to protect the pool from
    corrosion or scale build-up.
  • The water levels should be

pH 7.2 7.8 Alkalinity 80 120 ppm Calcium
Hardness 175 - 250 ppm Chlorine 2- 3 ppm
4
Clean the Pool
  • Clean the pool before winterizing it.
  • Vacuum and brush the sides and floor.
  • To prevent oil and scum lines in the tile,
    clean it thoroughly.

5
Clean the Filter, Skimmer and Pump Basket
  • All unused chlorine products should be removed
    from the chlorinator.
  • Spray the cartridge filter elements and D.E.
    grids with cleaner and rinse them with a garden
    hose. Backwash the sand filters.

6
Add a Winter Chemical Kit
  • An ideal winter chemical kit contains chlorine
    or non-chlorine shock, and a wintertime
    algaecide.
  • Adding a winter chemical kit will keep the
    water free from algae.

7
Lower the water level
  • Do not completely drain the pool.
  • Hydrostatic pressure can cause damage.
  • Lower the water level below the skimmer and
    returns.
  • Hydrostatic pressure can cause damage.
  • Blow water out by forcing air down the skimmer
    and through the plumbing

8
Remove Pool Accessories
  • Remove all accessories from your pool, such as
    ladders and floats. Properly clean, dry and store
    them for winter.
  • Remove all drain plugs from pump, filter tank
    and any other pool equipment.

9
Put an Air Pillow
  • Cover your pool with either a winter pool
    cover or a safety cover.
  • Place the cover over the pool surface with the
    black side down, and secure it with the cable and
    winch under the top ledge of the pool.

10
  • If you are looking for a swimming pool company
    to help winterize your above ground pool, contact
    us. We can help you.
  • Turning customers dreams into a reality is a
    priority for Westrock Pools.
  • We have over 50 years of experience in
    building swimming pools.

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Contact Us
  • Westrock Pools
  • 21 N. Middletown Road
  • Nanuet, NY 10954
  • 845-367-9377
  • info_at_westrockpools.com
  • www.westrockpools.com
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