RedwingT
08-14-2012, 08:52 AM
I'm not exactly sure when I'm going to take down my pool, it depends on if the weather holds out or not. With these cooler nights and daytime temps only hitting 80 the water has been pretty cold. So I guess when the mood strikes me is when its coming down.
I've had some algae and am currently in +SHOCK+ mode so I figure I need to clean pool thoroughly before taking down and packing up. Mind you the algae was never out of control, the pool never turned green etc. Nice clear sparkling water, I just would have a break out every so often and I'd be on top of it immediately.
There was a thread in the last few days that Ben had advised someone:
" Just drain 3/4 of the pool, add ALL the algaecide, slosh it around with a brush, and leave it overnight. Slosh again the next day and finish draining. That should take care of your algae, and give you a clean pool to refill."
Granted these instructions are not for take down but for refilling.
I had been wondering How I was going to clean the pool walls etc before packing it up. I have absolutely no slimy feeling to my walls or floor but still feel it necessary to do something before folding it up. Of course I plan on vacuuming the pool and keeping the chlorine level up before draining. Maybe it's my OCD in play IDK, am I over thinking this? lol
I plan on packing the liner in a tightly sealed plastic tote with plastic btwn the tote and the lid to keep out the bugs and any other tiny critters that may try and find their way in. Seeing how I may also have a stray cat living in my garage for the winter, duct tape has even crossed my mind to assure he doesn't get it open.
So to make my long story short--Anyone out there that's ever done this before have any tips and tricks for a first time Intex owner that will make take down easier and not negatively effect next years start up? I do have a bottle of AquaChem algaecide that I could use but don't know if the residue from the chemical will remain and hurt the liner while being stored. Thanks and sorry for the long post, I am sleep deprived this morning and just couldn't find the right words to shorten this post up! :(
I've had some algae and am currently in +SHOCK+ mode so I figure I need to clean pool thoroughly before taking down and packing up. Mind you the algae was never out of control, the pool never turned green etc. Nice clear sparkling water, I just would have a break out every so often and I'd be on top of it immediately.
There was a thread in the last few days that Ben had advised someone:
" Just drain 3/4 of the pool, add ALL the algaecide, slosh it around with a brush, and leave it overnight. Slosh again the next day and finish draining. That should take care of your algae, and give you a clean pool to refill."
Granted these instructions are not for take down but for refilling.
I had been wondering How I was going to clean the pool walls etc before packing it up. I have absolutely no slimy feeling to my walls or floor but still feel it necessary to do something before folding it up. Of course I plan on vacuuming the pool and keeping the chlorine level up before draining. Maybe it's my OCD in play IDK, am I over thinking this? lol
I plan on packing the liner in a tightly sealed plastic tote with plastic btwn the tote and the lid to keep out the bugs and any other tiny critters that may try and find their way in. Seeing how I may also have a stray cat living in my garage for the winter, duct tape has even crossed my mind to assure he doesn't get it open.
So to make my long story short--Anyone out there that's ever done this before have any tips and tricks for a first time Intex owner that will make take down easier and not negatively effect next years start up? I do have a bottle of AquaChem algaecide that I could use but don't know if the residue from the chemical will remain and hurt the liner while being stored. Thanks and sorry for the long post, I am sleep deprived this morning and just couldn't find the right words to shorten this post up! :(