Final Pool Closing Steps

Step 1 Drain the pool’s water level to appropriate level below the skimmer opening. For painted or natural finish pools with solid covers: 6″ below the skimmer opening. For plaster pools with solid covers: 1-6″ below the skimmer opening. For vinyl-lined pools: 1″ below the skimmer opening. For pools with mesh covers or no covers:…

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Cleaning and Storing Pool Equipment

Cleaning involves more than just scrubbing the pool walls. The addition of certain chemicals will help keep your water stable, so it doesn’t damage your pool equipment. Step 1 Remove, clean and store pool ladders, diving board and other pool accessories. Step 2 Clean pool walls and floor with a pool brush. Use a pool…

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Preparing to Close the Pool for the Season

Having the proper chemical balance is important to prevent the water becoming too corrosive or producing heavy calcium deposits, especially during the off-season. Start the pool closing process by doing the following water balance tests: Use a pool test kit to and this chart to measure water chemical levels following the manufacturer’s instructions. Water Chemistry…

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