First year pool owner here. I have an 18’x36’ in ground, plaster surface that has been painted, chlorine pool, 2 skimmers, 1 main drain, 8 in floor cleaners that double as my returns, with attached spa. I’ve gone through many articles on here about closing but it seems to be a given that you close your pool instead of just draining it and starting new next year. Why is that?
Other than opening the hydrostatic pressure relief drain, paying for water (which is cheap here) and replacing the calcium and CYA, is there another reason why people close pools instead of drain and refill? Does the plaster age prematurely without water, and/or does it matter mine is painted? Or does the empty pool collect stuff on the sides and bottom that make balancing the water harder when you fill and open next year? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Other than opening the hydrostatic pressure relief drain, paying for water (which is cheap here) and replacing the calcium and CYA, is there another reason why people close pools instead of drain and refill? Does the plaster age prematurely without water, and/or does it matter mine is painted? Or does the empty pool collect stuff on the sides and bottom that make balancing the water harder when you fill and open next year? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
