Hello everyone as new england is windong its warm season down im getting in my head a list of things to do while closing . I know leveling to slam level and using algicide making sure chemistry is good prior to close is important .
I have the following equip for closing
1 sand filter with multi handle ( waste , backwash ect.)
Two lines returning to pump to one multivalve handle ( main skimmer and bottlm main drain one handle to switch back and forth between each drain or put 50/50)
1 skimmer box
5 return ports ( 2 on stairs and 3 spread out)
One main drain on bottom of deep end
So questions are .
1. Can i blow out all lines ( skimmer and return and deep end ) through pump with filter set on recirculate ? And then vaccum out skimmer basket
2 . If so i am aware a shop vac may not have enough power to blow through filter to push main drain to where i can water lock. Can i reverse this and blow through front of pump where drains first come in for leas resistance and higher air flow for main drain?
3 . Can i keep water level below skimmer but still have returns under water and just cap as i blow them out ?
4 . Do i just pour antifreeze in skimmer hole ? in returns ( which means i would have to bring below water ) ? Where do i out antifreeze alls ive seen pool company do is a gallon in skimmer ..
5. After all is blown out should i run pump to waste to get rid of wxcess water in filter or just pull all plugs out of it and let it drain and thats good enough?
Im sure ill have more questions but thank you in advance
I have the following equip for closing
1 sand filter with multi handle ( waste , backwash ect.)
Two lines returning to pump to one multivalve handle ( main skimmer and bottlm main drain one handle to switch back and forth between each drain or put 50/50)
1 skimmer box
5 return ports ( 2 on stairs and 3 spread out)
One main drain on bottom of deep end
So questions are .
1. Can i blow out all lines ( skimmer and return and deep end ) through pump with filter set on recirculate ? And then vaccum out skimmer basket
2 . If so i am aware a shop vac may not have enough power to blow through filter to push main drain to where i can water lock. Can i reverse this and blow through front of pump where drains first come in for leas resistance and higher air flow for main drain?
3 . Can i keep water level below skimmer but still have returns under water and just cap as i blow them out ?
4 . Do i just pour antifreeze in skimmer hole ? in returns ( which means i would have to bring below water ) ? Where do i out antifreeze alls ive seen pool company do is a gallon in skimmer ..
5. After all is blown out should i run pump to waste to get rid of wxcess water in filter or just pull all plugs out of it and let it drain and thats good enough?
Im sure ill have more questions but thank you in advance