Pool closing 1st time

[Ricker]

Hi ,
So my pool contractor will be closing my pool next week. I asked him if there is anything I need to do before he closes it (ie. adjust chemicals), but he said there is nothing I need to do. However, Im wondering if I should dump some extra chlorine to better prevent algae during the winter. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Texas Splash]

It is common for TFP owners to increase their FC level close to SLAM level per the FC/CYA Levels prior to closing. Some do it about a week prior then allow the FC to fall a little bit before shutting everything down. I would be surprised if the person you hired didn't increase the FC, however their go-to solution might be to dump a bunch of algaecide. Watch closely which products they add. Algaecides should be on the Polyquat 60 family - non-copper.

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.

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[V___25]

Personally, I do not trust their chemicals so I handle chemicals on my own. I'm lazy and don't want to mess with blowing out the lines, getting the cover on, winterizing it all, etc so I pay them to do that. Also, I will drain the water down below the returns - is that something they recommend or will do?

For chemicals, I will add FC the week before and my own non-cooper algaecide. A few companies have been hesitant to tell me what products they use and what's in them so I just do my own. Last year, we opened to clear water with just some leaves and junk on the bottom that the robot easily cleaned.