Need MORE info than STICKY has PLEASE on closing AGpool

Ok guys I think I'm set in my mind what to do when I finally do it!! Will shock and use polyquat but wont run filter once polyquat in..right?..Have my son or DH put plate on so can leave level up like Brothers 3 suggested. Hayward DE filter apparently came with return plug with inside pool which we will remove eyeball and install. Have them..tie pillow to middle, put on winter cover and use wind guard 5" cover clips all around. I guess filter needs to be drained, the cloth in it cleaned, hoses disassembled. Will keep tank in garage and perhaps motor in house. I will have the 'men' check values and do all that mechanical stuff...lol...And I should be fine!!! Oh also buying a submersible cover pump...
BUT like you said Dave, if I open to green, I do know what to do!!!
THANKS

Why wouldn't you run the filter after you add the polyquat? I do.

OH I thought I read here somewhere that you shouldn't??????????????Would filter it out????
OK then I can, I guess...easier

You should put the filter or recirculate after the polyquat is added or it will be filtered out.

I didn't know my filter has a recirculate mode..I will check it out...Thanks

We have a rectangular AG vinyl pool also. This is our first year to close. My husband wants to use a vinyl tarp to cover it, will this work? We can't find a rectangular pool cover. What is the mesh cover you are using and where did you get it? Also, do you have a skimmer? We don't but we sure do need one. Could we install one? Thanks so much.

Grammy, you'll have more luck getting answers to your questions if you will start a new thread with your questions rather than tack onto the end of this one, which isn't likely to get many more views....

I don't have any answers to your questions, because my climate doesn't require closing the pool, and mine is not covered...but hopefully somebody else will be able to offer you some good advice.