Installing a new Intex AGP with saltwater chlorination.

[tigers75]

As the pool season for myself will soon be coming to an end, I have a couple of questions. Using the SWCG and a few doses of bleach a couple of times a week, what is the best way to I guess, neutralize the pool water before draining it, so as not to kill off the grass as much?

1) Can I simply disconnect all filters, SWCG, and just let it set for a few days, let FC levels drop, and then simply drain it??
2) My taylor test kit---will the chemicals for testing still be good for next season, or is it recommended to replace them all eventually?
3) I noticed this summer that even after a full run (8hrs) of filtering, I get lines of dirt on the bottom of the pool liner, mainly right where there a ripples (aka not smoothed out areas). Will having a perfectly smooth pool liner layer out on the bottom help with this? I currently use a filter and the unicell cartridge--would upgrading to a sand filter system (maybe next year) fix this problem? There are some great deals on AG sand filter systems since its coming to the end of the season in my area.

I learned a great deal this summer by the info and help on this website and it has been much appreciated!! Only issue I am worried about for next season is the underlayment area of our AG pool. Our pool developed three tiny tears in the liner bottom, all about 1/8" wide due to a pesky rock in that area! And.....that was after careful inspection of the area prior to setup, using a tarp, then topping that with 1/4" foam board with all seams tapped together, then a second tarp on top! I have been able to use an underwater patch on these spots to slow down/stop any additional water leakage. This fall plan on draining, cleaning, and reapplying brand new patches prior to folding it up for the winter. I actually ran across a guy who is selling used heavy thick moving blankets, for $2 a pop! I may buy off some from him and somehow incorporate them into the ground cover for next year?
As usual all replays to my questions are greatly appreciated!
Thanks again all!

[CarlD]

Don't forget: With your SWCG, you've got lots of salt in the water, too, which will kill your grass as well and poison the ground.

[BigDave]

I think moving blankets would get pretty gross after a season under a pool.