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    Default Sheet of ice on pool

    Last couple of days/nights the temp has been below 25. Last night it dropped into the single digits causing the pool to ice over completely. The pump is still running but the skimmer is running low on water. Normally it doesn't freeze like this here(dallas area) so usually i just run the pump as needed. Currently it's 12 degrees with a windchill of -3. Is there any other steps i can take right now to prevent damage to the pump and sand filter?

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    I'm near Shreveport and I have to say, I never thought I would see my pool frozen over!!!

    Just keep your skimmer basket refilled and keep your pump running...the only other option would be to completely drain the lines, but at this point, the cold snap should be over in another couple of nights. I think you're better off just running it.

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    As long as your lines and pump don't freeze you'll be ok. But if they do, it gets expensive fast. Up here, in our frozen necks of the woods, Poconos and I don't mess around. We drain our lines and winterize our pools. I usually get at least a foot of ice or more and Al usually cuts a hole in his to ice fish (wonder what he catches ice-fishing in a swimming pool?)
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    Dead Frogs !

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    Dead Frogs !
    Are they biting?
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