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How do I take care of my inground heated pool in the winter?
I just purchased a home with an in-ground heated pool and I was wondering, what do I do for maintenance? Do I keep the filtration/heater running all winter? Does it be warm enough that the water will never freeze and could we swim in the winter months? It is outdoors. Also, is it true that the pool can swell and bust, causing foundation problems with te house? Thanks.
You are talking about closing your pool for the winter. There is actually a checklist on how to properly close your pool for the winter. You have got to balance the pool water chemistry. Remove skimmer baskets, cleaners, ladders, wall fittings, and solar blankets from the pool. Lower the water level in the pool to 6” (150mm) below the skimmer level at the prescribed rate of 1” (25mm) per hour. Drain all pumping, filtering, heating, and sanitizing equipment to prevent damage caused by freezing. Lubricate o-rings, valves and plugs to make opening the pool in the spring easier.Thoroughly clean and vacuum the pool. Winterize the plumbing by blowing out the lines and plug the lines with expansion plugs. Add winterizing algaecide and cover the pool with a tight fitting cover. Here are a few links that may be beneficial for you when closing your pool for the winter. I hope this helps.
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