Pool care guides
Practical guides for pool chemistry, pumps, filters, heaters, salt systems, automation, and water problems.
Quick answer Green water under a pool cover in spring usually means an algae bloom caused by low sanitizer, warmer water, sunlight, debris, or a winter.
Read guideQuick answer Add winter algaecide near the end of pool closing—after the water is clean and balanced, after the final chlorine shock has circulated, and.
Read guideQuick answer A closed pool is not a forgotten pool. Use this winter pool maintenance checklist once a month—and after every major storm—to inspect the.
Read guideQuick answer Use only swimming-pool or RV plumbing antifreeze labeled for plumbing and made with propylene glycol. Never use automotive antifreeze, which.
Read guideQuick answer To winterize a DE pool filter, turn off and disconnect power, relieve pressure, clean the DE grids, drain every drop of water from the tank.
Read guideQuick answer To winterize a sand filter, finish the pool closing chemistry first, backwash until the waste water is clear, rinse for about 30–60 seconds.
Read guideWhat We Analyzed: Filter Cleaning Solution Comparison Before winterizing, you need a clean cartridge. Storing a dirty filter invites mold, permanent.
Read guideQuick answer For how to winterize a pool pump, act before freezing weather makes small problems expensive: balance the water, protect exposed equipment.
Read guideQuick answer For pool heater freeze protection, act before freezing weather makes small problems expensive: balance the water, protect exposed equipment.
Read guideQuick answer Pool freeze protection means keeping water from freezing inside your pump, filter, heater, chlorinator, valves, and plumbing. If your pool.
Read guideQuick answer If pool cover water is too high, remove it once standing water reaches about 1 to 2 inches on a solid winter cover, any obvious pooling…
Read guideTypes of Pool Cover Pumps: Which One Do You Actually Need? Automatic Submersible Pumps These are the "set it and forget it" option. A float switch or.
Read guideUse the Pool Chemical Calculator app for chlorine, pH, alkalinity, stabilizer, salt, calcium, borates, and more.