How to Winterize an Above Ground Pool

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How to Winterize an Above Ground Pool
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• Winterizing an above ground pool will ensure that
  the water stays clean and healthy and the
  equipment is functioning well.
• It will also reduce the time and cost of
  reopening it.

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Test Water Chemistry

• Test the water for pH, total alkalinity,
  calcium hardness and chlorine.
• Balance the water to protect the pool from
  corrosion or scale build-up.
• The water levels should be

pH 7.2 7.8 Alkalinity 80 120 ppm Calcium
Hardness 175 - 250 ppm Chlorine 2- 3 ppm
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Clean the Pool

• Clean the pool before winterizing it.
• Vacuum and brush the sides and floor.
• To prevent oil and scum lines in the tile,
  clean it thoroughly.

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Clean the Filter, Skimmer and Pump Basket

• All unused chlorine products should be removed
  from the chlorinator.
• Spray the cartridge filter elements and D.E.
  grids with cleaner and rinse them with a garden
  hose. Backwash the sand filters.

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Add a Winter Chemical Kit

• An ideal winter chemical kit contains chlorine
  or non-chlorine shock, and a wintertime
  algaecide.
• Adding a winter chemical kit will keep the
  water free from algae.

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Lower the water level

• Do not completely drain the pool.
• Hydrostatic pressure can cause damage.
• Lower the water level below the skimmer and
  returns.
• Hydrostatic pressure can cause damage.
• Blow water out by forcing air down the skimmer
  and through the plumbing

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Remove Pool Accessories

• Remove all accessories from your pool, such as
  ladders and floats. Properly clean, dry and store
  them for winter.
• Remove all drain plugs from pump, filter tank
  and any other pool equipment.

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Put an Air Pillow

• Cover your pool with either a winter pool
  cover or a safety cover.
• Place the cover over the pool surface with the
  black side down, and secure it with the cable and
  winch under the top ledge of the pool.

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• If you are looking for a swimming pool company
  to help winterize your above ground pool, contact
  us. We can help you.
• Turning customers dreams into a reality is a
  priority for Westrock Pools.
• We have over 50 years of experience in
  building swimming pools.

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Contact Us

• Westrock Pools
• 21 N. Middletown Road
• Nanuet, NY 10954
• 845-367-9377
• info_at_westrockpools.com
• www.westrockpools.com