Forum: Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation

Hi, we have a 40k ig pool with a liner that was closed a couple weeks ago. They were unable to cover because the automatic cover mechanicals broke...

hi all, i'm an experienced pool-opener-guy, but this is my first year with a safety cover (solid with one mesh panel). i sure don't miss those...

We have a 24' AG pool with 52in walls. I calculate it to be 14,500 gallons. We uncovered yesterday, had a light coat of green algae. The pool...

I have always drained my filter and pump and stored in my shed for the "Massachusetts" winter. But, lugging the filter in is sometimes a pain, and...

Greetings all, As title says...wife and I bought a house with a 28 foot AB pool. Season is just getting under way and I'm on the quest for forums...

Hello. I have read the sticky thread on Closing AG Pools and am somewhat familiar with the "Best Guess Chart" but I still could use a little...

I have an 4 foot deep oval 15x30 above ground pool. I've had a slow leak all season. Not sure where the leak is coming from, as nothing is...

This is only the second year I've had a pool, at the end of last year we took it down and stored it like recommended by Intex. Now I'm wondering if...

I have a 35x18 AG pool, before I test my water, I would like to know what I can put in, or should put in rightwhen I take the pool cover off. Thanks...

Looking for some feedback. I have gone through 4 winters and two covers, both were 10yr. covers and the mesh tore. I see now they make a solid cover...

I am considering trying to close my IG 20x40 pool myself this year. I do all my own maintenance other than that, as I have been too chicken to try...

Welcome Miss Alabama, I copied and pasted your post out of the Forum Q & A section into this spring start up section. Welcome! Hi all! I'm...

As Hurricane Nicole peters out I've been TRYING to get my pool closed, with limited success. Considering we are extending the pool deck over the...

But this was the worst swimming season in 10 years. We swam far less, there was far too much rain, and even the chemistry changed. I almost NEVER...

Well, we got our last swim in a couple of weeks ago. Even with a solar cover and solar panels the water has been in the mid 70's, and we're all too...

Everyone's set-up is a little different and does things differently, but how about this: I have two skimmers, independently plumbed, not hooked in...

Hello all, glad to be back. I've watched and read several video's (youtube) that state there is no need to use antifreeze. Just blow the lines...

Ok, so opened er up today. The strong storm three weeks ago blew part of the cover into the pool dumping some NASTY water and several leaves in it....

Springs finally here! Pool company arriving Friday (5 days from today) to start up pool and equipment (they included it in my contract .......what...

I have 3 returns I need to plug. One of them in the stairs I do not have an issue with. For the other two I have plugs with male threads on them. The...

This will be the first year that I winterize without intending to drain the pool in the spring (I had the pool repainted this past spring, so I...