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Pool maintenance in winter is different than in than the summer.  There are steps and procedures needed to get a pool ready when the warm weather starts and different steps and procedures to prepare a pool for cold weather and minimal or no use.  Taking a few easy steps at the appropriate time can prevent expensive problems later.

Winter

When cold weather is coming, first drain the water from all water lines and replace with anti-freeze.  Make sure the water in the pool is lower than the level indicated for freezing.

To stop algae growth and keep out debris and leaves cover the pool with a heavy duty cover, this should be one that is made specifically for that pool. It is best to do a shock treatment with 10 times the standard chlorine before closing down the pool.   Drain the filter and disconnect the pump. Storing ladders, ropes or diving boards is good to do at this time, you can also take the oportunity to testing and clean them.

Safety

Make the pool safe so that it is not dangerous if small children stroll in during the times when no one is there.

Balance

Pool chemical balance is essential for a well maintained swimming pool.   Balance covers the correct amount of chemicals, correct ph and alkaline balance, appropriate water movement and also cleaning.

Spring

1. Clean off and dry the pool cover and store it away in the spring when it’s time to open the pool again.
2. Remove the anti-freeze from the pipes.
3. Examine the filters to make sure they are clean.
4. Fill the pool to the normal level then shock it with chlorine (tablets or granules), cleanse it with a brush and vacuum it.
5. It is good to filter and vacuum for a few days to remove any algae that has formed when the pool was not used.
6. Test the chlorine level and ph making sure it is between 7.0 and 7.6 and add the chlorine at night to get the best effect.

Summary

For pleasurable swimming it is primary to have good pool maintenance.  chlorine and swimming pool chemical levels are an essential part of this. Inflammation can be caused by both too much and too little chlorine.  To keep the water clean at different times of the year it is essential to use care appropriate to the weather conditions.

 

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