closing our SW pool - some questions

[DMS2014]

I honestly didn't know that "closing" your pool was a thing until I read some threads. For the past 2 years, it was business as usual with the pool, just turned the SWG down and we bought a cover. This is the third winter for us.

I just checked the chems and our TA is a touch high so we added more acid.
FC 6
CH 425
TA 110
pH 7.8-ish
CYA 50


Our plan is to vacuum it thoroughly. The SWG is down to 20%. What is the whole closing down process thing? When I did a search, I didn't find anything current or relevant to an IG SW...Please advise what should be done, I guess. Because I obviously don't have a clue!

 

[mknauss]

You would not 'close' a pool in Houston. That is for cold weather climates.

You should maintain your chemistry and test often to ensure that. You will need to run you pump at least a couple hours per day and more if your SWCG will generate. Most SWCG's will stop producing chlorine around a water temperature of 60F. You would then use bleach to maintain your FC.

Take care.

 

[DMS2014]

So no need to run the pumps 12 hours a day, then? Hmmm. Our salt is like 3000. supposed to be 3200 or 34. I forgot. interesting

 

[mknauss]

You do not state what size your SWCG is but most likely there is no reason to run your pump that much. Only need to run it enough to generate the chlorine you need and keep the pool clean.

Take care.