Adding Antifreeze To Above Ground Pool

How to close a pool in the winter.

Adding antifreeze to above ground pool.

Make sure the water in the tubes between the pool pump and filter is blown out. If you don t blow the lines add swimming pool antifreeze into the lines following manufacturer s package directions. Begin winterizing one week before closing your pool. Lower the water level of the pool to just below the jet fixtures and skimmer using the sump pump.

One week prior to closing your pool add a phosphate remover to help keep algae out and. Remove the skimmer lid and basket from the skimmer body. Neg if you have an above ground pool you do not have to add antifreeze to your pools but some people add it as a back up in case water gets back in the piping. It is needed in any area of the pool system that might freeze due to accumulated or standing water.

How to put antifreeze in pool lines. Balance the pool chemistry. The basics of adding antifreeze stands in a very simple concept. You should also add a gizzmo to your skimmer to keep the freezing water from cracking your skimmer.

Place a sump pump in the pool water. Brush and vacuum to remove all debris. Pay attention to not use automotive antifreeze as it is simply not good for your pool. Put 1 2 gallon of antifreeze above the plug in the skimmer s.

First try and find any chemicals and supplies used from previous years such as the cover cover weights skimmer plugs also called gizmos sometimes antifreeze and flotation devices for a cover. Manage your water level. Fill a quart or gallon jug 1 3 full of pool antifreeze and drop in skimmer or use a skimmer guard or gizmo type of skimmer plug or add pool antifreeze to the skimmer on top of the plug. If you have an above ground pool you usually just need to disconnect the hoses to and from the pump and filter and plug the wall outlets.

Around 2 to 3 inches of antifreeze should be enough. Pour antifreeze directly into the skimmer hole. For a full winterization you will also typically want to use an air compressor to blow out your swimming pool lines. Put on the safety cover.