1. Drop ph to 7.2.
2. Slam pool.
3. Backwash, rinse. Then drop water to just below returns using submersible pump.
3a. Set the filter to recirculate.
4. Remove plugs from pump & sand filter and allow to drain.
5. Take out pump basket. Keep lid off.
6. Remove skimmer basket.
7. Hook up the cyclone to the skimmer.
8. Close all valves and blow out through pump? Blow the line. Turn off cyclone.
8a. Put lid back on pump.
9. Open line to main drains (we have 2). Blow the line until bubbles come from main drains. Turn off cyclone. Turn off valve to main drains.
10. Open skimmer valve.
11. Open valves to return lines (we have 2). Blow the line. Temporarily close closest return line. Keep blowing the line. Pour antifreeze into both returns. Cap them. Turn off valves to return lines.
12. Open valves to fountains (we have 3). blow the lines. Open just the closest fountain, blow the line. Open the middle fountain, blow the line. Open the furthest fountain, blow the line. Take top off fountains, pour antifreeze down all 3. Put tops back on. Turn off valves to fountains.
13. Open valve to slide. Blow the line. Not sure how I get antifreeze into this line.
14. Scoop out any remaining debris.
15. Put pump plugs & filter plugs into empty pump basket.
16. Turn off power to pool via breaker.
17. Raise anchors and secure cover.
18. Make donation to TFP.
19. Go drink and hope your pool doesn't explode over winter.
20. Omg why is this so scary.
Cyclone arrives Oct 7-13th. I will be in full panic mode once it gets here. lol.