First winter - water level

[nafreire]

This is my first year with a pool. I live in Milton Ontario Canada. Just outside of Toronto. At closing my pool company filled up my pool to almost normal summer level. They did this because my yard does not drain water well and my sump pit keeps on getting allot of water. They said this would help the liner not float. I just checked today and the water level in the pool is 4 or 5 inches from the cooping stone. Should I lower the level before the deep freeze comes? Or is the 4 or 5 inches enough space?

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome to TFP! The ideal water height varies based on your pool type and any potential products in/around the pool. Obviously you have a vinyl pool, but is it an in-ground or above ground? What type of cover, if any, do you use? Your signature is also blank. SO I would recommend posting a couple pics tomorrow of your pool so we can see what you have to work with. The links below might also help as well.

Closing an In Ground Pool

Winterizing a pool is essential for keeping your in-ground pool protected during cold-weather months. This Pool Repair guide will show you how to do it.

www.troublefreepool.com

Closing (Winterizing) Your Above Ground Pool

Closing an above ground pool at season’s end should be a fast and worry-free process. Learn the basics of above ground pool winterization in easy steps.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[nafreire]

This is my first year with a pool. I live in Milton Ontario Canada. Just outside of Toronto. At closing my pool company filled up my pool to almost normal summer level. They did this because my yard does not drain water well and my sump pit keeps on getting allot of water. They said this would help the liner not float. I just checked today and the water level in the pool is 4 or 5 inches from the cooping stone. Should I lower the level before the deep freeze comes? Or is the 4 or 5 inches enough space?

Thank you for the reply. I have an in ground vinyl pool and I have mesh safety cover. I will get my signature updated. I can grab some pictures tomorrow.

 

[1Sammy]

Right now you are ok . The more water in an inground vinyl the better.

 

[JW1]

I always try to make sure to keep my water level below the cantilever coping in case it freezes. Yesterday was a warm day and I checked mine and it was in the middle of the skimmer. I lowered the water level to right below the bottom of the skimmer as we are suppose to get 1 to 3 inches of rain in the coming days. It is always easier to check the water level and lower it on those warmer winter days. The water level will also support the mesh cover with the weight of any potential snow.

 

[nafreire]

I always try to make sure to keep my water level below the cantilever coping in case it freezes. Yesterday was a warm day and I checked mine and it was in the middle of the skimmer. I lowered the water level to right below the bottom of the skimmer as we are suppose to get 1 to 3 inches of rain in the coming days. It is always easier to check the water level and lower it on those warmer winter days. The water level will also support the mesh cover with the weight of any potential snow.

Thanks, I lowered it down to 6" below the coping. I guess this is the level I should keep it at until the freeze comes.