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  1. fatcat07

    1st time power vacuuming the pool

    Hello Richard320 The pool was covered so no leaves in the pool, the reason for the power vac is so I won't have to put all the stuff at the bottom of the pool thru the filter. I was advised against emptying the pool and told a power vac would do the job, my pool guy said just to shock and run...
  2. fatcat07

    1st time power vacuuming the pool

    Hello all, I just opened my pool after 3 years of it being closed, opened it and connected all filter and pump. My plan was to not run any of the equipment until after I had the pool power vac-ed, I just made the appointment with my pool guy and he ask me if I could see the bottom of the pool...
  3. fatcat07

    1st time pool closing

    Hello all, I am starting to get ready to close the pool finally and since I have let it go a little bit (laziness) :oops:, the water has gotten a little hazy. So I am in the process of cleaning the pool, I know I have been asking about what chemicals I need to close the pool properly and have...
  4. fatcat07

    1st time pool closing

    Thanks .... I will swap 2 and 3, clean 1st and then bring the pool up to shock level. I dismantle the equipment (filter and pump) because I store it in my shed for the winter. Ok so the only chemical I need to add to the pool is chlorine (bleach) ? Do I have to add anti-freeze ? also is there...
  5. fatcat07

    1st time pool closing

    Thanks for the reply :wave: So I just want to map out my steps to make sure I close my pool the correct way, please review and add or correct or re-arrange anything you think will help: Wait until water temp gets to 60 degrees or below Bring my chlorine up to shock level Clean the pool of...
  6. fatcat07

    1st time pool closing

    Hello all, I have read the "Pool Closing" topic at the beginning of this forum, I am waiting for the water temp to get below 60 degrees before I start it is currently at 70 degrees. My 1st question (of many I am sure :?: ) is, what chemicals do I need to close my pool ? Thanks