Expensive Closing

[PoolGate]

Every year my pool closing company increases their prices. I think I will do it myself this year. My only real concern is the main drain. Can anyone point me to a good video of the main drain?

They also insist on a firm date for closing. I explained to them that I close based on water temp but they don't care. If I miss my date they go forward like another month.

Also as far as blowing water out of the heater, is it just, "blowing water out of the heater"?

I know where all of the equipment drains are located so I am not anticipating any issues.

I do not have a "cyclone" blower but may pick one up. I am not sure my shop vacuum can provide enough air. I have an air compressor but that only provides like 5 SCFM of air.

Blowout Underground Lines Only

PLAN C: Blowout Underground Lines Only------- $379

o Lower water level as needed

o Remove water from underground pipes and add antifreeze as needed

o Backwash filter and/or hose off elements

o Winterize filtration equipment

o Install customer’s freeze plugs

o Provide a pool evaluation and Winter Warranty

o Work performed by our Certified service technician

 

[Bperry]

Every year my pool closing company increases their prices. I think I will do it myself this year. My only real concern is the main drain. Can anyone point me to a good video of the main drain?

They also insist on a firm date for closing. I explained to them that I close based on water temp but they don't care. If I miss my date they go forward like another month.

Also as far as blowing water out of the heater, is it just, "blowing water out of the heater"?

I know where all of the equipment drains are located so I am not anticipating any issues.

I do not have a "cyclone" blower but may pick one up. I am not sure my shop vacuum can provide enough air. I have an air compressor but that only provides like 5 SCFM of air.

The cyclone is well worth it. I couldn’t blow out very much with my shop vac or air compressor.

 

[Jimrahbe]

PG,

I was thinking about closing my pool this year, but digging it up and moving it to MD, just seemed like a little too much effort to me...

Wish I could help, but know zip about pool closings..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[ajw22]

Also as far as blowing water out of the heater, is it just, "blowing water out of the heater"?

Section 9.3 in https://cdn.fluidrausa.com/-/media/...4300.pdf?rev=c1e851c31f4741c1bd122af4b54c1e7a

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Definitely invest in a cyclone, or a very good shop vac with blower side, if you want to do it. An air compressor is inadequate. You need HIGH flow and LOW pressure to blow out lines … compressors are the exact opposite of that.

 

[mknauss]

Closing Pool for Winter - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Also have a discussion on TFP TV.

 

[Newdude]

Closing with shop vac.

Today was the day for closing and it went great with a 6HP shop vac. I hooked my blower up for fun after, and there really wasn't much left but some spray. Anywho I wanted to do a write up for all the folks wondering if they could save a chunk of change and tackle their own closing...

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