Freezing weather coming

[hitech_hillbilly]

We're having a fluke weather pattern come in and the low is 25F tomorrow night.

I haven't had a chance to learn about winterizing. What all do I need to do to prepare for this freezing?

Do I just need to drain the pump, sand filter, chlorinator, and all piping?

What about the skimmer hanging out in the open? I don't have a way to get water out of it without draining the pool down.

 

[PoolGate]

If it is just one night, turn on your pump and leave it on until the freeze is over. You could also put a 60 watt light under a tarp on the equipment pad if able.

 

[Kjp300]

I open my pool early in April every year. In Ohio this happens every year at least once after I open my pool. It is actually going to happen here this week. Remember it is only going to be below freezing for a couple of hours. Usually the day before and the day after the temps are quite a bit above freezing. Check your hourly forecast to be sure. Running your filter should be fine. I have never had a problem. I am no expert but it takes a lot of time at continual temperatures below freezing to do damage.

 

[PointeTaken]

If it is just one night, turn on your pump and leave it on until the freeze is over.

Exactly this. We have a dozen nights a year here in N. Central Alabama where temps hit the mid-20's or lower. Unless you're looking at temps below freezing for an extended period - more than 24 hours or so - just run it continuously on high and you should have no issues. I've done a lot of research and found that even with no flow, 1.5" Sch 40 pipe takes about 8 hours to freeze at 20 degrees. I still use freeze protection on my pump as a safeguard.

 

[hitech_hillbilly]

Thank you both for the help.