Closing Your Intex Pool Winter

How to close an intex pool for the winter.

Closing your intex pool winter.

Fold your intex pool for storage fold the wall part of the material in on all sides then with two people pull one side of the pool over to meet the other side. Locate the pool s drain valve. When you close or winterize an inground or regular above ground pool it means you remove equipment or dry out pipes that can be damaged by freezing temperatures. Remove the drain cover and attach your garden hose to the drain.

Clean and drain the pump before storing it in a dry area where temperatures stay between 32 f and 104 f. Roll or fold this up into a manageable size. Remove the pool s ladder and any hoses that connect from the pool to the pump. If you re not in the mood to break out your lab coat and beakers grab a winterizing chemical.

Make sure the ph is perfect. From here keep folding in half until you have a long strip about 3 4 feet wide. Begin winterizing one week before closing your pool one week prior to closing your pool add a phosphate removerto help keep algae out and prevent any potential algae blooms. Closing too early will run the risk of algae growth.

Add appropriate winterizing chemicals and consult with your pool dealer for advice on what chemicals to use and how to apply. Cover your intex pool with a pool cover. Add winterizing chemicals use a winter closing kit. Alkalinity is the measure of carbonates bicarbonates hydroxides and other alkaline substances.

Take the ladder pool pump filter and all related hoses out of your pool. Clean them all and allow them to dry thoroughly. You also add extra chemicals to your water to keep bacteria algae and mold from growing over the winter months while your pool is covered and not in use. Air compressor air blower solid swimming pool safety cover that will not allow water or dirt in to your pool make pool closing and opening easy using electric automatic pool cover.

Store the equipment in the garage shed or another dry place through the winter. We recommend waiting to close your pool until the water temperature is consistently below 65 degrees.