Pool care guides
Practical guides for pool chemistry, pumps, filters, heaters, salt systems, automation, and water problems.
Quick 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 guideHow to Calculate the Number of Water Bags You Need Here's the straightforward math: Quick answer Pool Winter Cover Water Bags: How to Choose, Calculate.
Read guideDIY Pool Closing: Real Supply Costs Going the DIY route? Here's what you'll actually spend on supplies and equipment. Quick answer Pool Closing Cost.
Read guideHow Far Below the Skimmer Should You Drain? The answer depends on your cover type more than anything else. Quick answer How to Lower Pool Water Below the.
Read guideQuick answer For winter closing, lower pool water below the skimmer only far enough to protect the skimmer and return lines: usually 1-2 inches below the.
Read guideUse the Pool Chemical Calculator app for chlorine, pH, alkalinity, stabilizer, salt, calcium, borates, and more.