Thanks to TFP, we had an awesome summer in terms of pool maintenance and water clarity. I am grateful for all the help everyone always provides here.
We had our PB include a closing and opening into the pool we just had built over the summer.
They are coming to close the pool on October 11th. I have told them that I want to do it with them so that I can do It myself going forward.
From reading on this site, here is what I think they need to do. Please can you review so that in case they don't do something, I can point it out and ask. I would like to be armed with all the info I can before they come.
Prep
The PB has delivered a fibreglass step cover and pool cover.
Balance - bring PH to 7.4 and 7.6 and make sure TA is not out of line.
Shock - Do I need to shock or will PB? I will check with them today.
PolyQuat - Will check if PB will add or if I need to provide.
Clean and vacuum the pool.
Store equipment - ladder
Backwash the sand filter
Drain pool - Will check with PB if I need to drain or they will. Where should I drain to below the lights or below the returns? Since I have a sand filter, I can just drain to waste using a hose (by closing the skimmer and using just the main drain), right?
Remove fittings - skimmer basket and return eyeballs (4)
Blow out lines
We have a waterfall, 2 returns at the step (connected to each other) and 2 other returns (connected to each other). I assume these are all blown from the pad and then plug them?
The skimmer and main drain both come to the pad and have a valve. How are these blown out? I have attached pictures for reference.
Drain plugs - I need them to remove the drain plugs on the pump, filter and heater.
Misc
Since my equipment is not covered, I plan to take the SWCG cell, SWCG Panel and the Pump indoors. Is this ok? I will only leave the sand filter and heater outdoors.
Apply some grease to exposed threads on pump and heater
Set the sand filter to Winter setting.
Anti-freeze - will check if PB will add.
Seal the pipes - will check to see how PB does them. Also check to see if they will use a gizzmo.
Cover - the cover we will be using will go into the upper track of the coping.
Over the winter check for leaves and buildup on cover and use leaf blower to clear.
Wash and store the solar cover and roller.
Have I missed anything?
What else should I ask the PB?
Added pics below of equipment and relevant areas. The yellow shutoff valve is for the waterfall. The other two red valves are for the step returns and pool returns.
Waterfall
We had our PB include a closing and opening into the pool we just had built over the summer.
They are coming to close the pool on October 11th. I have told them that I want to do it with them so that I can do It myself going forward.
From reading on this site, here is what I think they need to do. Please can you review so that in case they don't do something, I can point it out and ask. I would like to be armed with all the info I can before they come.
Prep
The PB has delivered a fibreglass step cover and pool cover.
Balance - bring PH to 7.4 and 7.6 and make sure TA is not out of line.
Shock - Do I need to shock or will PB? I will check with them today.
PolyQuat - Will check if PB will add or if I need to provide.
Clean and vacuum the pool.
Store equipment - ladder
Backwash the sand filter
Drain pool - Will check with PB if I need to drain or they will. Where should I drain to below the lights or below the returns? Since I have a sand filter, I can just drain to waste using a hose (by closing the skimmer and using just the main drain), right?
Remove fittings - skimmer basket and return eyeballs (4)
Blow out lines
We have a waterfall, 2 returns at the step (connected to each other) and 2 other returns (connected to each other). I assume these are all blown from the pad and then plug them?
The skimmer and main drain both come to the pad and have a valve. How are these blown out? I have attached pictures for reference.
Drain plugs - I need them to remove the drain plugs on the pump, filter and heater.
Misc
Since my equipment is not covered, I plan to take the SWCG cell, SWCG Panel and the Pump indoors. Is this ok? I will only leave the sand filter and heater outdoors.
Apply some grease to exposed threads on pump and heater
Set the sand filter to Winter setting.
Anti-freeze - will check if PB will add.
Seal the pipes - will check to see how PB does them. Also check to see if they will use a gizzmo.
Cover - the cover we will be using will go into the upper track of the coping.
Over the winter check for leaves and buildup on cover and use leaf blower to clear.
Wash and store the solar cover and roller.
Have I missed anything?
What else should I ask the PB?
Added pics below of equipment and relevant areas. The yellow shutoff valve is for the waterfall. The other two red valves are for the step returns and pool returns.
Waterfall