Filter placement for winter

[Chris246810]

Hello all

I just finished closing up my agp. I have a question about my sand filter
I spoke to the pool store by me and they said i don't need to dump sand out every year just drain the water out of it and it will be fine through the winter. So now i have my valve set at closed and i had it for a week now to drain all water is it really safe from cracking? Can i leave it i. The spot it is now or i have to move it to my shed? Also the pvc ball valves are good to attach to the skimmer and return? Will they freeze up and crack? Any information would be great

 

[Catanzaro]

Chris:

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Yes, perfectly fine. Remove the drain plug for the winter as well as the pressure gauge and sight glass. You can place the MPV between 2 settings. Winterize is fine, but although I have seen almost everyone in the business here in NJ place between 2 settings. Based on information below, there is no issue or stress on any components, but I follow what I have seen.

# 7 below.

Multiport Valve Settings Demystified: | InTheSwim Pool Blog

 

[LittleTagAlong]

I take everything inside except the sand tank. I do put the sand shield back in to protect the center pipe hub. I leave the plug off and wrap a tarp around the tank and secure with straps. On my third year of same sand.