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    Closing pool for winter - HELP PLEASE!

    This was my pool before the storm came this weekend. I will try to remember and send pictures after. 😉
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    Closing pool for winter - HELP PLEASE!

    I apologize for reopening this but just wanted to give big thanks again for this site and especially wireform, kimkats, and Texas Splash for helping me get my pool back. I now have a longer pool brush (the middle is no longer an issue!) and a little vacuum that I've named Buddy to help with...
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    Closing pool for winter - HELP PLEASE!

    Thank you kimkats, I will do that. I do have a scrubber brush but can't seem to reach the very middle. I'm short and my arms are shorter (just imagine a tiny T-rex), hence the wetsuit. Thank you all again for your help!! I was beginning to feel a little hopeless but now it seems like the pool...
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    Closing pool for winter - HELP PLEASE!

    The water is still clear just filled with debris. I will need to put on a wetsuit to scrub the bottom though, it has a buildup of algae and water temp is really cold. 🥶
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    Closing pool for winter - HELP PLEASE!

    Thank you, can you tell me if I have to continue adding chemicals all winter and spring or is there a period where it becomes unnecessary?
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    Closing pool for winter - HELP PLEASE!

    Thank you so much!! I'll get started on cleaning it out. Do I really not put the cover on? Seems like an endless effort to keep it clean until summer.
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    Closing pool for winter - HELP PLEASE!

    So cover off and add recommended chemicals from the SLAM Website? Will I need to skim, vacuum and add chemicals all winter? As a side note... do you get paid every time the word SLAM shows up in your wording/coding?
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    Closing pool for winter - HELP PLEASE!

    Thank you so much for replying Texas Splash!!! I will start filling the pool back up and reconnect the hoses. Not sure what is needed to acquire all the "basics" you have listed but I will figure it out. Again, thank you! I do still have an issue with lots of algae and debris so... Do I put the...
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    Closing pool for winter - HELP PLEASE!

    Hi, my name is Beck,, I'm new to the forum and would be so grateful for any advice! This summer I purchased a 20ft Intex above ground pool for my son. This is my first and I didn't do enough research beforehand and regretting it daily... For the winter (we live near the NC coast with mild...