EcoSmarte Pool System - Southern Closing and Miscellaneous Winterizing

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Southern Pool Closing Procedure

Miscellaneous

If you are located in a region where freezing water is not a concern, then lower

pH to 7.2 (neutral) and raise sanitizer levels. There is no need to run the pump

and lter everyday. However, you must run the pool if a frost warning is issued.

Southern pool owners may adjust pH every 2 or 3 weeks in a non-circulating pool

for maximum control.

Southern pool owners will most likely use an auto cover in their winterization

strategy. “Swamping” a southern pool and cleaning it up in the spring makes

little sense.

- Stuff rag or sock in each end of “blow spot”. Rubber bind or duct tape rags in

place.

- If you have a slide, a water-powered vacuum (Polaris, Kreepy Krauly, etc.), or a

water-ll hose installed on your pool, they will need to be blown out and lled with

anti-freeze. Use above procedure in most cases. Some slides, however, may

need to be blown from the spot of disconnection.

- Set sand lter 7-way valve to the “winter” or “closed” position.

- Remove ladder and railings. Lift cover plate and unfasten 7/16” or 1/2” bolts.

- If diving board is greater than 8’ long and snow is expected, remove and store

inside for the winter.

- Cover pool with winter cover. If water bag cover is used, ll water bags half full

to prevent winter cracking. Also, allow the cover’s slack to fall into pool and an-

chor with as little on deck as possible (1 to 2 feet is ideal). This will prevent the

cover from collapsing into the pool under a load of snow.