You do not have to. These are all part of the same system. You could if you want, but entirely up to you. They work the same way as the others.
A few Qs on how to Close/Winterize/Blow Out Paramount In Floor Cleaning System?
- Thread starter k.alexander
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,266
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Were the pop-ups removed in past winters?
Paramount has special removal tools...
Were the pop-ups removed in past winters?
Paramount has special removal tools...
Yes, from what I remember the pop-up that's on my top step (of three steps (each step has a pop-up)) was removed (currently my water level already lowered is only about 2" above that step; and then the pop-up that's on a little step/sitting shelf on the other side of the pool by the deep end (this is currently about 7-8" below current lower water level.
I was able to unscrew one of them just by hand yesterday, didn't try the other one yet.
Ok, so I know I've bugged you guys sufficiently, but after reading and reading some more, I think I understand the process now. It's actually quite simple once you understand it. Only problem is that I don't have any blow-thru plugs; I tried to get some at local pool stores and they don't have them, and nowhere online will get them to me by tomorrow. The pool was definitely not closed with blow thru plugs because I remember removing them from the Paramount system canister. So question is, if the pro pool people closing my pool will have pro compressor, etc., can we just blow air through each of the ports (without the blow thru plugs) and quickly close them with regular plugs?
Again, if the ports are flush, I see no problem with this, but it has to be quick and you must have 2 hands. You would be surprised if a plug is inserted quickly, that 3 or 4 turns and a few seconds later and you are done. Considering you will have no water that can show you small tiny bubbles, I would shut off blower and listen carefully for air. I think the reason why the Paramount blow-thru plugs are cut is because the black housing is this way as well.
Can you take a close picture of the canister, the other side as I believe you already took a few. Thank you.
EDIT:
I just increased the size 400% on my computer screen (well really a TV) in the office and the plugs are cut for a reason, so the probability is the answer is "NO". However, the plumbing should be 1.5" and you may be able to get an extended #7 or # 8 plug in there. See pictures in my thread.
The concept of closing an in ground swimming pool
I wanted to place a generic post that people can refer to when closing an IG Pool with a sand filter. The information in this thread is based on my experience, how I prefer to close a pool, and extremely valuable information from some of the many talented forum members. Most of the credit...
www.troublefreepool.com
The extended plugs will probably not be available locally, and as mentioned before, the paramount can be closed at a later time, but you can probably get the # 8 plugs and insert quickly in the piping.
www.poolweb.com has these special plugs. I purchased some of them just in case the # 10's give me a problem or a thread is stripped upon closing a pool.
Extended Winter Pool Plugs - Various Sizes
Extended winter pool plugs have an extra long bolt for plugging deep into a pipe and are available for 3/4 inch to 2 inch pipes or fittings. They can also be used for wall returns. These winter plugs are non-corrosive and constructed of heavy-duty nylo
www.poolweb.com
Last edited:
Thanks.
Yes, the picture of the module I had from the spring. I will remove the module and take pictures of the bottom of the canister with the pipes tonight.
Yes, the picture of the module I had from the spring. I will remove the module and take pictures of the bottom of the canister with the pipes tonight.
I'm pretty sure I have some extended plugs. I will look through everything that I have and post pics tonight. I mean, silly me, but I just assumed that as this has been done year over year before that everything would be there. ?
Jwa19
0
I have the paramount cleaning system in my pool and this is how I close. I remove the paramount module and store inside for winter, then use a cyclone to blow air thru all of the ports. You will see air coming out of the floor jets just like if you are blowing out the main drain. Once the floor jets are blowing out air you have airlocked them. I do not have the schrader blow thru plugs, I then pour pool antifreeze down each of the ports and place the cover back on. This is how the pool company that closed my pool for the last three years has done it. If you don't have a cyclone a powerful shop vac may also work.
How much anti-freeze for each port?
Do you plug the ports with regular plugs after adding antifreeze?
Thanks!
Jwa19
0
I have 10 ports and use two gallons of antifreeze pool is seven feet at the deep end. Just add the antifreeze and you will see it fill up the pipe and then add to the next one until they are all filled. No I don't use any plugs just have the antifreeze filled and put the paramount cover back on.
My pool company removes them from steps and shelf and swim out a total of 10 are removed. They are removed and plugged. He also uses the blow through plugs in the manifold.
Here's a pic of my Paramount. Those are 1.5" pipes.
Here are my steps and swim out shelf in the deep end.
And here are all the different plugs I have.
Here are my steps and swim out shelf in the deep end.
And here are all the different plugs I have.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,266
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Your cover says Anthony Pools, not Paramount. It is a similar but different system. That is why your pipes are different then what we have been describing.
Thanks. You know, I didn't even notice that. The reason I kept saying Paramount is because I have a Paramount manual/brochure (passed down to me with all the other manuals by prior owner) and it's for, like you said, a very similar but I guess not identical, system.
Also, for completeness here are pics of my module which also says paramount on it.
So now that we know that apparently I also can't read
how does this, if at all, change my closing process?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,266
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
It changes the plugs you use and you know that.
You need to do what @Catanzaro described in post #24.
Ok, so here's an update. The guys came to close the pool. He didn't have anything to blow the InFloor System ports out--he only had a compressor and although he had one blow-thru plug it was a bigger 2" one, and he didn't have shop vac or anything else that would have blown those InFloor port pipes out. Anyways, we ended up rescheduling the closing, and in the meantime I'm going to order the blow-thru plugs.
By all indication, it looks like I need #8 blow-thru plugs. Any recommendations on where to order them? I've got about a week before the rescheduled closing.
EDIT: Nvm, got some ordered.
Thanks to everyone for all their help.
By all indication, it looks like I need #8 blow-thru plugs. Any recommendations on where to order them? I've got about a week before the rescheduled closing.
EDIT: Nvm, got some ordered.
Thanks to everyone for all their help.
Last edited: