winterization

  1. JB007

    Protecting Stenner pump/tank from freeze

    Hi, Going thru my first winter with a SWCG & Stenner acid pump injection and was wondering if there is any special care needed for a hard freeze (or power loss during a freeze) . For the Stenner, should I go as far as disconnecting the tubing, emptying the tank (50% acid; 50% water); power off...
  2. J

    inground fiberglass pool water level after winterization

    I got my pool winterized about a month back by a pool servicing company. After winterization, I noticed they dropped the water level near the bottom of the skimmer. Due to recent rains, the water level has risen almost to the top. I live in Raleigh and the pool surface gets frozen for a...
  3. EzriJax

    Main drain valve cracked-now how do I blow out lines?

    So…I figured out in August that my return lines are leaking somewhere. I was losing water and found a leak at one of my skimmers, but even after I had it repaired I was losing a lot of water. Long story short, I had to quit using the filter/pump because we’d just lose too much water. I called...
  4. T

    New liner, new water, winterization chemistry question

    We just had our liner replaced about a month ago. Fresh water delivered, and pool winterized by the pool store folks 2 days later. In speaking with the owner of the store, I had asked about the importance of getting the water chemistry balanced prior to winterization, and he said really the pH...
  5. O

    Pool closing time

    Hi I havent still closed my inground vnyl pool Trying to find someone to close it, I Want to understand whether I have couple more weeks or not What's the temperature that can cause pool any damage ? Is it something like -20?
  6. W

    Winterizing / pool cover

    Hello! Thank you for your site! We have easily maintained a clear above ground pool for several years using your methods! This is the first year we are leaving up our pool for the winter and followed all your winterizing instructions. Our problem is the pool cover. We bought the pillows and...
  7. A

    Plastic Curve Steps - Winter - Leave In?

    Hi, first time pool owner. We got an 18’ round metal above ground pool. We also got the stairs that curve and are plastic that fills with water and sand. I’m trying to close my pool for the season and reading the manual for the stairs says either take out or leave in the middle of the pool...
  8. T

    Light niche wiring conduit leaking - suggestions on how to stop it?

    After a lot of pressure testing, dye testing, etc., I found that I've got water flowing into the electrical conduit in the back of one of my light niche's (wet niche, Pentair Intellibright LED light fixture). There is a bonding (ground) wire and the light cable running into the conduit from the...