Additional algaecide and shock can be purchased separately for larger size above ground pools.
What chemicals to use to winterize an above ground pool.
Carefully follow the instructions on the product labels.
It safely floats below your winter pool cover and keeps the chemical level at a good level for up to six months.
Algaecide is used for preventing pool algae either from blooming or growing.
Make sure you winterize it correctly.
Winter will be here soon and for snowbelt pool owners thoughts begin to turn towards closing up the pool for winter.
Today we take a closer look at the chemicals used for winterizing swimming pools to keep the water fresh and clear.
Using a cover is only half the battle to protect your pool during winter.
An air pillow is a very important element of closing of an.
But before winterizing the water and closing the above ground pool there are some chemicals that you need to dissolve into the water such as algaecide chlorine shock and stain avoidance.
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.
Use a pool cover pump to keep that cover clean.
Winterizing chemical kits are available to help protect water quality during the winter months.
Install an air pillow and winter pool cover.
There are other winterizing chemicals that you can buy to help keep your pool in tip top shape for the coming winter.
The amount you need depends on the size of your pool.
One of the key differences between winterizing an above ground pool and an in ground pool is the use of an air pillow.
Winterizing an intex pool is similar to closing an above ground pool with just a few minor but important differences.