Forum: Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation

I have a Pentair 340063 pump, new this year. I figured this would not be the most complex part of closing the pool, but there you go. It's plugged...

I have been trying to answer my questions by searching the forum, but haven't had luck yet. We live in Ohio, and used a solid cover our first year,...

I know their are all kind of pool cover out there. But are some better than others for the money .

First I'd like to say thanks to this forum for turning me on to the BBB method that I started using at the beginning of summer. This was my 2nd...

Well just had our pool completed with half surround deck, 16 x 32 Doughboy. Have all lines dry and pump removed and ball valves closes.drained 6 in...

Is it ok to drain and store our little 12' metal frame pool or will it damage the vinyl liner? Peggy

I live on Long Island..The pool co where I purchased my AG pool is advising me to NOT lower the pool water BUT use a metal skimmer cover, a return...

First, I would like to just thank you for all your help and patience this summer. It was my first time owning and maintaining a pool. I was able to...

Going to close the pool sometime at the end of this month and was wondering what to add to get me through the winter and not have a swamp in the...

I live in mo. And i want to close my ag pool, i use bleach, what do i need to add to the pool to close it and i do cover it for the winter

It's late in the year and I'm using more bleach than normal. I know that I could use some stabilizer pucks but I've put off buying any because it's...

I emptied my 18x52 and dried it all out and put power like it said. I would like to know if anyone ever just took the legs off and then just left...

Hi all I saw a video at poolandspa.com about treating a green pool on spring startup. They recommend to start by using small amounts of DE, about...

I ran flex hoses under my deck this year. I plan on leaving them out there over the winter and blowing them out. Do I need to put caps or something...

I am new here but have owned an above ground pool with a vinyl liner and a sand filter for about 6 seasons now. I am getting ready to close it for...

Hi, New User here and looking forward to learning and sharing some great pool info. Here's why I found my way here: I have had a salt chlorine...

With summer rapidly passing by :sad: I'm considering whether or not to change my closing routine. Since 2004 I've used this closing kit purchased...

Though I HATE to start thinking about this, I want to plan ahead. I live on Long Island. We could get lots of snow and very cold weather. Years...

Hi all! I have a 10,000 gal AG pool that I converted from Baquacil to chlorine last summer ( It was the nightmare conversion that ultimately...

This will be my first pool closing. I live in the midwest so I don't think it will be too long before I have to do it. I have lots of questions. I...

I've started research on closing my pool this season. I see they sell blowers specifically for blowing out water lines....... BIG $$$. I have a...

I live in the south so we don't have numerous freezing temperture. I thought about just running my pump for a few hours but I rather close the pool....

I am back after spending last two months cleaning mud and algae out and using 30 gal. of store brand bleach periodically (as per the good advice of...

I am scheduled to get plaster on Monday, and I see 3 bottles of this stuff in the pool. Does anyone know what it is? ...

Hi, I am a new member here and have just installed a new above ground pool. Doing well with balance and chemical treatments thanks in great part to...

Am new to this forum. We would like to get step by step instructions on how to close our above ground pool switching to the new BBB method. We...

My first post. I use BBB. My pool is inground cement with epoxy paint over concrete. I use BBB method. Well Water, some iron. This year have only...

I know it is VERY late in the season. However I just moved in about a month ago. The house was vacant for quite some time and the owner of the...

Where are some places to buy winter covers from these days? I'm interested in a decent price, but most interested in a reputable dealer. Here's a...

Bought a foreclosed home with an inground concrete pool. Pool sat neglected under many trees for two years. I am trying to get the water clear. I...