Frigid winters can be hard on just about any kind of swimming pool.
What chemicals do i use to winterize my above ground pool.
A step by step guide to close your above ground pool for the winter.
Then it would cost you a lot to fix the damage caused by freezing.
Winter will be here soon and for snowbelt pool owners thoughts begin to turn towards closing up the pool for winter.
With the right gear and preparation you can soften the blow and make sure your above ground pool is ready to rock for years to come.
Adjust the chemical levels if necessary.
To avoid such incidents and to prepare the above ground pool for spring you need to understand the importance of it first.
Before closing your above ground pool make sure the water is clean clear and chemically balanced.
Today we take a closer look at the chemicals used for winterizing swimming pools to keep the water fresh and clear.
Now is a good time to take stock of your pool closing supplies winter chemicals pool cover attachments plugs and other gizmos used to close the pool.
How to do it.
Be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions for the kit.
Adding a winterizing chemical kit to your water will help keep it blue and clear for the next season.
4 reasons why you should winterize your pool.
Do not use a floater that contains a strong oxidizer chlorine or bromine because the floater may stick against the pool wall and stain or bleach it.
Chemically balanced water protects the pool from corrosion or scale buildup that can occur while the pool is not in use.
Chemical treatments will help keep the pool clean and healthy all winter long so that it s ready to go next spring when the weather warms up and you re ready to swim again.