Swimming Pool Winterization
At Swim Deep Blue, we realize that the winter months are rapidly approaching. At this time of the year, closing your pool or ‘pool winterization’ it should take place soon. However, if you close it too soon, algae could become a burdensome issue. If you wait too long, there could be accumulated debris from falling leaves falling into the pool exacerbating the problem.
Steps for Pool Winterization
According to Swim Deep Blue, pool winterization is absolutely necessary in the Utah climate in order to prevent freezing of plumbing, equipment and the overall integrity of your pool structure. Swim Deep Blue recommends that you discover any component not working properly or worn out, it is advisable to repair or replace immediately prior to the closure of your swimming pool.
The next step is to vacuum your pool and any accumulated waster water. Swim Deep Blue stresses how important to chemically treat and make sure the water is balanced to ensure it doesn’t become corrosive when the temperature drops. Depending on the manufacturer, you should lower the water to about 18 inches below the pool’s coping.
Next, Swim Deep Blue recommends you drain all of the water from piping and valves including heater and filter. Drain the pump by removing all of the associated plugs. Following this, you want to remove all accessories include lighting close to the water. You want to make sure you remove any ladders, diving boards, etc. T he final thing is to place your cover over the entire swimming pool for protection against debris, pets or small children.
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As a Utah Swimming Pool retailer, we are in the unique position to provide all levels of service to maintain your investment at peak performance year round. Please contact us visit our website to schedule an appointment and find out how our highly trained technicians can provide worry free swimming pool maintenance and pool winterization.
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