I have an inground pool in AZ that we do not plan to use this year. What actions could I take to minimize the maintenance cost? Pool size is 14x30.
Unused Pool in AZ - Best way to close
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Hi Sun, could you give us a little more info?
1. Why are you closing it?
2. (As Kim asked) will someone be around?
3. Could you post a picture of the pool?
4. Does the pool need a remodel?
There are quite a few issues when closing a pool down here in the valley. The main thing is keeping it full. (Unless the pool finish is shot and needs to be replaced)
Mosquito breeding ground. The pool water will need to have some form of protection from this. Which would be either chlorine or mosquito pucks.
With some more info, we can help you decide the best course of action.
1. Why are you closing it?
2. (As Kim asked) will someone be around?
3. Could you post a picture of the pool?
4. Does the pool need a remodel?
There are quite a few issues when closing a pool down here in the valley. The main thing is keeping it full. (Unless the pool finish is shot and needs to be replaced)
Mosquito breeding ground. The pool water will need to have some form of protection from this. Which would be either chlorine or mosquito pucks.
With some more info, we can help you decide the best course of action.
1. Why are you closing it?
Have not using it last year and don't plan to use it this year.
2. (As Kim asked) will someone be around?
Yes.
3. Could you post a picture of the pool?
4. Does the pool need a remodel?
Maybe.
I have float switch that fills the pool, so water level is automatically maintained. What if I shock it and cover the whole thing with a large tarp?
Have not using it last year and don't plan to use it this year.
2. (As Kim asked) will someone be around?
Yes.
3. Could you post a picture of the pool?
4. Does the pool need a remodel?
Maybe.
I have float switch that fills the pool, so water level is automatically maintained. What if I shock it and cover the whole thing with a large tarp?
The tarp will help but you will need to remove it every once in a while to run the pump and mix in some more chlorine. The water temp is going to high and algae loves warm water.
This will be a full on experiment to see how long the FC lasts with the cover on the pool.
This will be a full on experiment to see how long the FC lasts with the cover on the pool.
Sun, that’s such a nice pool, too bad you can’t get some use out of it.
Anyway, the tarp method will work, if you can secure it. With monsoon season coming, the high winds can send it into the neighbors yard.
Also as Kim mentioned, the warm water is going to be a breeding ground for algae.
I’m not sure what kind of pump you have, but you might be better off floating pucks for the summer, and running the pump for a few hours a day. You can then shut it down for the winter when the water is colder.
Anyway, the tarp method will work, if you can secure it. With monsoon season coming, the high winds can send it into the neighbors yard.
Also as Kim mentioned, the warm water is going to be a breeding ground for algae.
I’m not sure what kind of pump you have, but you might be better off floating pucks for the summer, and running the pump for a few hours a day. You can then shut it down for the winter when the water is colder.
I'm thinking about covering it with a winter cover. It looks like a giant tarp that touches the water surface. And I'll get a blower to remove the leaves falling on top of it.
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