Forum: Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation

Hi, I live in western PA so I need to close my AG about 17,000 gal pool. It's already getting pretty chilly at night now. I turned off the...

...so why the polyquat if my pool has been perfectly clean and clear all season? I've got the Aquabug in the pool cleaning the bottom, my water is...

Woman at the pool store says air pillows should absolutely be used in Wisconsin Winters for in ground pools. Also said jugs should be placed in...

I closed my new pool following Carl D's advice in the "sticky." My chemicals are fine, equipment is clean and in the basement and garage and my mesh...

I live in Northern Alabama. I am closing my IG pool for the first time. 1 - I assume that I do all the chemical stuff before I lower the water...

This is my first year closing on my own. I'm in Toronto so I have to winterize thoroughly. I've lowered the water level to just below the...

I have 0.3 ppm of copper in my pool. It's right at the limit for what is considered acceptable. I am closing this weekend. I have a diamondbright...

Hi all - First year closing the pool. I have a 2 foot high wall at one end of my pool for a sheer decent. The cover goes over the wall so I...

I have an I/G vinyl 25000 gal pool. How much Antifreeze is required in the return/drain lines? New Jersey climate.

I had my wife stop in to a local NAMCO POOL SUPPLY store to pick-up a quart of POLYQUAT. They had no idea what she was talking about. I decided to...

Originally from Mass so we used to do a complete closing -- draining, blowing out lines, antifreeze etc.. We're new to the Charlotte area and...

I have a 23k inground vinly in B'ham AL. I have a mesh loop loc cover which is used as much for child saftey as for keeping debris out. Last year I...

Decided to close my pool on my own this year. I've watched it being closed for the last 2 years so I thought I was comfortable enough to do it. ...

Well I"ve had great success with our pool this year (first time pool owner) due to all of the great information and advice here. And my test kit...

When the pool store closed my IG vinyl pool last year, it was not terribly clean (algae) and they did not clean it before covering it. I have been...

I bought a solid winter cover for the pool (24' round ABG in NH). Being up north, I'm anticipating lots of ice and snow. When I bought the cover,...

Last year I didn't close the pool for the winter. I basically raised the cya up a bit and kept it slightly chlorinated. I continue to monitor ph...

Well it closing time again in Central NJ. Had a question for the group to get some opinions. Anyone lower the water line below the skimmer and...

I just came across this step by step illustrated pool closing procedure wich seems to be well made and instructive. It comes from a canadian website....

I'm thinking this weekend of closing our pool. We are going to have a nice day tomorrow around 85 then a cool front comes in for the whole week and...

hello, we are new to the pool business:) and new to the area and don't know exactly what to expect for the fall and winter time............We are...

I bought a bottle of poly...(oxy.., dimethy...)(I hope this is the right thing) I want to add it before closing up. I read on another thread not to...

How depressing that I'm getting ready to close, that summer was way too short. Anyway, 17x33 IG Vinyl pool. The diving board in question is...

I have read where a couple of people in SC & LA leave their pools open in the winter. I'm in Georgia and was considering doing the same. This would...

We are first time pool owners (15x30 AG), and were given a green "winter cover" from the previous owners of the pool. I have no idea what kind it...

I bought my old bottle at Lowes - It was Kem-Tek brand. Now all they carry is the watered down DuPont products. Home Depot doesn't carry any at...

Well I'm thinking it's about time to close my pool for the first time. Can someone let me know if my steps are incorrect? Clean, balance, and...

How much algaecide should I add to 18,000 galon IG vinyl for winter? I live in Harford County, Maryland. Thanks, Marty