Now Is The Time To Start Planning For Your Closing

[CarlD]

So...a few days ago I found I need a minor surgery, but it will make it impossible for me to do most of closing tasks until late October...far too late for my area.
So I'm forced to start immediately. And I found a lot of sand when I ran the robot. Guess that means my laterals are damaged, so, sadly, I will have to dump my sand and install new with the new umbrella.
I have repaired my mesh safety cover with patch material that is nearly invisible and made exclusively for this purpose. I have a dozen new spring clips for it to replace the ones damaged over the 2013-2014 winter.
Got to get the water temp down so I am running my solar panels all night. Even if I cannot turn off the pump yet, I can get the winter cover on. and put away everything.

[CarlD]

So, now my pool is partially closed. The water level is dropped below the skimmer and the skimmer drain valve is turned off, the ice pillows and mesh safety cover are on with all new plastic spring guards and a dozen new spring clips. The cover is nicely patched so the one 2" hole is covered on both sides. It is nearly invisible. The solar panels are disconnected and blown out. And, of course, the ladder and drop-in stairs are out. I'm leaving the pump and filter running about 5 hours a day--3 hrs at night, 2 during the day, until it's cold enough to shut down completely. The SWCG should keep it chlorinated. I have to watch the pH though as it's been rising, especially with the return above the water level which causes aeration-pH-increase. But it should be fine till I'm recovered enough for a full shut-down in mid to late October. Then the plumbing will come off and be stored, alone with the pump and, possibly, the filter.

[FormerBromineUser]

Great post, and oh, so sad!!! Do you have any last pics of your pool?

[CarlD]

Great post, and oh, so sad!!! Do you have any last pics of your pool?

LOL! No, I don't.

[FormerBromineUser]

STILL no communication to you or Lisa??? I check the obits periodically. I know that's maybe weird but....