Without winterizing your pool, the water could turn green. You will goodbye to the blue pool you know and love if the chlorine system stops working. Your pool will cause a lot of damage to your wallet in the spring.
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How far should you drain your pool for winter?
You will want to drain the pool to be at least 4 to 6 inches below the top of the skimmer. This allows enough space for expansion of the water during the winter without the risk of damage to the filter.
If you are using a filter that has a built-in reservoir, make sure that the reservoir is large enough to hold the amount of water that you plan to use.
If it is too small, it will not be able to keep up with the flow rate of your water heater, and you may end up having to purchase a larger reservoir.
Should I completely drain my above ground pool for winter?
To protect the cover from damage, you’ll need to keep draining water off it. Never drain an above ground pool completely when winterizing. You can shorten the life of your vinyl liner by drying it out.
What temperature should you not drain your pool?
It’s best to delay if the temperature is over 85 degrees at any point. It’s the same when temperatures are near or below freezing. The best time to drain a pool is late spring or early summer because of the temperature parameters.
Will pool pipes freeze at 32 degrees?
Water damage could be caused by cracked equipment and broken pipes. “If you have a pool that’s been frozen for a long period of time, it’s going to be very difficult to get it up and running again,” said John D’Amico, president of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Will my pool collapse if drain?
Most inground fiberglass and concrete pools are built to resist the weight of the dirt against them when drained. However, if the groundwater is high enough, it can push the entire pool out of the ground. The pool shell is floating in the air.
This means that if you have a pool in your basement, you will have to dig a hole to drain it. If you don’t want to do that, then you can build a concrete pool and fill it with dirt.
Do inground pools freeze in the winter?
Yes, they can freeze solid. Swimming pools that are not circulating can freeze solid in a matter of minutes. If the water temperature is above freezing, the ice will melt and the pool will be able to be used again.
