Pool did well last night - continually running. But, just noticed that both the filter and the pump valve are leaking, so now I need to add water to keep it running. Do I add water and leave it running, or do I backwash/drain the filter/pump/heater and shut it down? Thx!
Pool - Cold Weather Problem
- Thread starter vgomez1
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,379
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
With those leaks in critical areas, I would be inclined to shut everything down now before you lose good daylight. Drain everything at the pad, protect the skimmer, and cover the pad until this system passes. Evaluate the leaky areas later.
Thanks. Here is my setup. I believe the 3 valves on the left are drains (2 for the pool and 1 for the skimmer).
Do I open these to drop the water below the skimmer? Then, do I close them to keep water out?
What other valves would I close?
Then I take off the drain plug from the filter and 2 drain plugs from the pump?
Anything with the heater?
Do I open these to drop the water below the skimmer? Then, do I close them to keep water out?
What other valves would I close?
Then I take off the drain plug from the filter and 2 drain plugs from the pump?
Anything with the heater?
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- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,379
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I wouldn't worry about dropping the water level. Just put something like a half-filled bottle in the skimmer to absorb potentially freezing water in there. Back at the pad, leave the drain plugs out of the filter, pumps, and heater. I don't see any union fittings, otherwise I would suggest separating those as well and possibly blowing or vacuuming any water out of the lines above ground.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,379
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,379
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
While I don't see any unions, you do have the option of removing the top of one or two 3-way valves. With the handle/top off, you have good access to plumbing to blow air in or vacuum out water. Then you could just leave those handles off until after the weather passes. All you are trying to do is remove enough water to not expand or create enough room in the pipes for water to expand without rupturing anything else.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,379
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,310
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Seasonal Care; Spring And Fall Operation; Winterizing; Periodic Inspection - Jandy pool/spa heater Installation And Operation Manual [Page 27]
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,310
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,310
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,379
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Since this is for a short-term TX heater closure, I wonder if steps 1-4 are adequate? Thoughts?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,310
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Water may not drain from that pressure switch and siphon loop and freeze. There is a reason they want it removed.