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I thought about the cost of having to repair a broken underground pipe and also the abuse my GF would give me if I screwed up the closing of her pool. When I though about it the cost of the cyclone seemed like an easy purchase and not really that expensive. I figured that buying the cyclone and...

As stated, not a good idea to leave it empty. Here is a how to on winterizing - - > Closing (Winterizing) Your Above Ground Pool - Trouble Free Pool .

When still in Wisconsin, after I blew out the lines and added some antifreeze down the skimmers into the lines I used a "Gizzmo" in the skimmers. As an extra precaution I'd take the gallon antifreeze bottle and crush it just enough to fit into the skimmer with the pour end down between the wall...

How to do a bucket test: -- > pool water evaporation bucket test - Google Search

Might be they didn't drain enough water out but hard to say how much rain you've had. I can't remember my level ever getting to the skimmers before it freezes and we have snow. After the lines are blown out I dump a gallon of RV antifreeze down the skimmer and then insert a gizzmo liberally...

Plenty of people say you can do it with a shop vac, I never tried. I finally broke down a couple years back and bought the Cyclone. I made an adapter that screws into the skimmers and I blow to the pump. Works great and with this year I figure I've paid for the Cyclone in not having the 125-150...

I was in the same boat. I watched a number of youtube videos, watched the guys from the pool company do the closing and read the article here on TFP. For me opening isn't much at all it's closing that's important since here in Wisconsin we get a good solid freeze and anything not done right will...

I think the Menards buy one for 3.99 get one free is up today. WOW, Just saw a sale ad for FleetFarm. Four pack of 128oz 12.5% for $9.99 that's 15.6 cents per oz. Too bad they aren't national but if you have a Fleet Farm close now would be the time to stack some up in the basement...

Re: Menards - 12.5% chlorine $3.99 / B1G1F If you have a Fleet Farm in your area they have a 4pk of 12.5 for 14.29 https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/online-swim-shock-liquid-chlorinator-gal-case/0000000221388?bc=10708%7C10800%7C10801

If you plug the return lines there isn't any way you're going to suck the water out of those lines. They will freeze and crack.

:wave: Welcome to TFP 1Sammy I drain below the jets, blow the lines, use some antifreeze, gizmos and also a gallon milk jug if it fits.

That is the easy way to do it

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Recycling the old covers is a smart move and I'm guessing $$$ in their pocket. I kept my old one for that very reason. Finally managed to talk my GF into buying a cyclone last year and letting me close the pool. Couldn't' see spending almost $150 each year closing it but was so scared something...

To cut that hole you can pickup a hole saw kit for 10-20 bucks at harbor freight or any big box store. It's main use is for drilling doors for locks and handles but comes in handy for projects like this. If you have a drill press all the better but it can be done with a steady hand.

Have you tried to prime the pump and looked to see if there's water running out of drain holes at the bottom of the housing ?? If you can't find out where the plugs go as a last resort you can start up the pump and listen for a sucking sound around the pump or water shooting out somewhere on the...

Welcome to TFP Jill There are instructions in Pool school. Pool School - Closing an In Ground Pool Youtube has a number of videos. youtube inground closing - Google Search Yes we can help with any questions. I download my camera to my computer and then use "Go Advanced" for the reply which...

No worries. I've missed more than my share of info trying to punch out a quick reply. :shock: I think the guy was trying to say draining will get 90% out. Makes more sense there might be around 10% in moisture left behind but I haven't had a problem with it.

You might want to add Polyquat 60 Algaecide.

You may have missed where I said this: I found this in another thread but I'd have to say I've never seen the guy who close the pool do this step I was just trying to be through. When the service has closed this pool I've never seen them do anything but open the filters bottom drain and leave...

Just remove the drain plug at the bottom, the site glass, and the pressure gauge. Leave the rest. Put the multiport on "Winter" or if it doesn't have a winter setting put the multiport between any two settings and that's it. I found this in another thread but I'd have to say I've never seen the...

That's a one dollar rebate offer. Walk in price should be some where $2.50 to $5.00 a gallon. Doesn't matter what brand you get.

Adding RV water system antifreeze is great insurance for what you might have left in the pipes. Available at auto parts store, big box, hardware, .... Look for it on sale.

You're good if within the exceptions pooldv mentioned.

Do I know that feeling (dyslexia). :(

JoyfulNoise you are correct except . . . RV is usually pink. Automotive Dex-Cool for GM's is orange. Small thing but don't want someone to make the mistake. Either one should be safe around rubber. The RV especially as it's used in the water system where there are usually rubber O rings, washers...

Did you backwash the filter when you closed the pool ?? If so when you started it up this year you should be seeing the "clean" pressure you'd use as a guide. Pool School - Maintenance and Cleaning of Pool Filters

Have you tried to just use the TFP method to clean it up without using flocculant ?? I know I used to use it as part of the "try this" from the pool store but since switching over to TFP I've found I don't need it.

:goodpost: What he said. It's just a lot easier to put it in a sock and hang it. Doing it this way insures it all goes into the pool and should you need to backwash you're not flushing the CYA down the drain.

Thank you for the reminder.