When I closed, I did the chlorine level as instructed on this site, then put in sufficient polyquat and allowed the pump to distribute. I drained water level about 3-4 inches below skimmer, unhooked everything and took all hoses off. I put cut up noodles in skimmer basket and bought and extra large heavy duty winter pool cover. Only thing I know I messed up on is the size of the cover.mi had terrible times before getting them to stay down when we had high winds so I opted to go bigger and got the bright idea that if I got one that came quite a ways down the side of pool, I wouldn’t have that trouble. When it came, it was bigger than I expected. Well, the wind can’t blow it off, but I can’t easily get it un-ratcheted and untied to look in it to see what’s going on or to add more products. In NWA we have been hit with a lot of frigid temps, wind chills, and now in last week, several snows. I think our coldest temp has been -18 with wind chill of -25. Yesterday was first day I could get out to get snow off without my health being in jeopardy. What I’m feeling is ice under the cover. I’m freakin out here wondering if i should have found a way to get cover off and add more polyquat/clorine, and if my pool liner is liable rip at some point and be damage?????? I have never had any problems like this before, but, we’ve never had these kind of temps since I have had a pool. Last year I peeled cover back periodically and tested water and it was crystal clear all inter and never offered to freeze.
QUESTIONS: 1. What did I do wrong?
2. What should I do now?
3. Why did it freeze and how far down do you think it is frozen.?
4. Do you think I’ve ruined my liner?
any help to make this old lady quit freakin out is much appreciated. You guys are great helping me.
My signature isn’t showing up on here, I hope when I hit post, it will. Thanks, charliej
QUESTIONS: 1. What did I do wrong?
2. What should I do now?
3. Why did it freeze and how far down do you think it is frozen.?
4. Do you think I’ve ruined my liner?
any help to make this old lady quit freakin out is much appreciated. You guys are great helping me.
My signature isn’t showing up on here, I hope when I hit post, it will. Thanks, charliej