Where is my return Line? I want to blow out the lines to winterize

[Newdude]

What order do you think i should do this in? Drain, Skimmer, Return?

So long as they all get cleared, it doesn't matter. It seems like alot in the thinking phase, but it makes more sense when doing it. You move this valve that way and water shoots out there. Then you move the valve or the blower to get another section.

It may take a few cracks at it (seasons) to figure out how it works best for your setup. Next year you might tweak this or that and some of it will be more efficient and you'll keep doing it that way.

 

[canadianpoolz]

Be sure to balance the water chemistry first before closing. Then adjust the water level as needed. Once that's done, then you can start draining everything first to remove the residual water. Keep all the drain plugs safe and together. The pump pot is one option. Once you have drained everything, you can start opening-up the plumbing at those locations to gains access for the ShopVac/blower and start pushing air.

Stick close to those closing article links above to ensure you stay on track.

Thanks for your help, appreciate it.

 

[Newdude]

In case it helps, this was my process last year :

Closing with shop vac.

Today was the day for closing and it went great with a 6HP shop vac. I hooked my blower up for fun after, and there really wasn't much left but some spray. Anywho I wanted to do a write up for all the folks wondering if they could save a chunk of change and tackle their own closing...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[canadianpoolz]

In case it helps, this was my process last year :

Closing with shop vac.

Today was the day for closing and it went great with a 6HP shop vac. I hooked my blower up for fun after, and there really wasn't much left but some spray. Anywho I wanted to do a write up for all the folks wondering if they could save a chunk of change and tackle their own closing...

www.troublefreepool.com

Thanks!

 

[canadianpoolz]

Be sure to balance the water chemistry first before closing. Then adjust the water level as needed. Once that's done, then you can start draining everything first to remove the residual water. Keep all the drain plugs safe and together. The pump pot is one option. Once you have drained everything, you can start opening-up the plumbing at those locations to gains access for the ShopVac/blower and start pushing air.

Stick close to those closing article links above to ensure you stay on track.

Last question if you don’t mind: the photo you sent circled. Where should i connect the shop vac ? Would be into the pipe i detached or would be into the sand filter?

 

[Texas Splash]

Would be into the pipe i detached or would be into the sand filter?

I was referring to the pipe so that you could push air back towards the heater.

 

[canadianpoolz]

I was referring to the pipe so that you could push air back towards the heater.

Ok, thanks!

 

[canadianpoolz]

So long as they all get cleared, it doesn't matter. It seems like alot in the thinking phase, but it makes more sense when doing it. You move this valve that way and water shoots out there. Then you move the valve or the blower to get another section.

It may take a few cracks at it (seasons) to figure out how it works best for your setup. Next year you might tweak this or that and some of it will be more efficient and you'll keep doing it that way.

Gotcha!