So, you just cannot leave these pools in the hands of winter and wait for the summers with pleasure. If this happens, the pool lining will also be affected by coming into contact with ice. Winterizing, therefore, is the best strategy that would keep you away from all bad expenses and heavy repair work, which of course all pool owners would usually avoid.
If you have decided to go with winterizing, just take a pause and start listing the few things you should get it done to keep the process as smooth as possible. It would rather be wise to take at least a week before you get on with the process. So, here are a few reminders to all Intex pool owners who have plans to initiate winterizing in the coming days.
Have a look:. Make sure that the water in the pool has a standard PH scale. Although the ultimate reading is 7. The alkalinity level of water in the pool should vary between and parts per million. The right amount of chlorine in the pool water suggests that it is free of bacteria and germs.
An excessive or lesser amount of chlorine will also not be safe. So, what pool owners need to make sure is that the chlorine level should be 3. The pool water should always be chemically balanced. If the chemical content is not right or is too high, get a liquid shock treatment for the pool and keep testing the water at an interval of two hours. In the process of winterizing an Intex swimming pool , you will require a set of tools. The right use of these tools will help to make the process smoother and safer.
Winterizing an above ground pool should always be done at least some seven to eight days prior to being hit by the winters. Most importantly, it should be done by following a step-by-step process so that there are no further complications. So, here is the chronological process following which all Intex pool owners can initiate winterizing:.
There are plenty of responsibilities of a pool owner and one of them is assuring the safety and maintenance of a pool. Balancing the water chemistry is quite essential as it would play a key role in making the winterizing chemicals work towards keeping the water stable.
Just make sure that the PH scale of water is 7. Make sure there is no residue left in stagnant water, or otherwise, it would be quite difficult to get rid of it later. Despite, if you still find leftovers, go for any biodegradable cleaner.
Your calcium should be between to ppm, and the chlorine level should be between ppm. All components of your pool, such as skimmer , ladder , and vacuum, should be removed before the winter.
Take them away and store them in a dry place where winter will not affect them. Also, remember to brush through the ways to avoid stains sticking on the walls of the pool. Also, remember to remove the pump and filter during winter. Take the pump, filter , and all other accessories that come with it to a safe location where they will not be harmed by the cold weather.
Drain the water out from the pump and filter. A hardwired plumbing system can still be worked on. Intex products are designed to be easy to set up and store when need be. However, the advantages it offers contribute to a major drawback when exposed to winter. The frames and walls are built with fragile materials, making them unsuitable for staying out through the winter. Therefore, Intex has advised to disassemble and store in a safe place during the cold season.
Run a garden hose out, with the female end near the drain valve. Connect the other end to a sprinkler, and water your lawn or garden if pH is good and chlorine low. Remove the cap. Connect the female end of a garden hose to the drain connector and you can now drain the pool completely. If draining to an open area, you may want to move the hose during draining to avoid erosion or oversaturation.
On some Intex pools, you may need to screw a hose adapter onto the female garden hose end and then thread the hose adapter into the drain valve.
This will prevent the water from coming out immediately when you remove the drain cap. It will take a few hours for small Intex pools and more than 12 hours for larger pools.
You may want to begin draining an Intex pool the night before you plan to dry, fold and store it. After complete draining, your pool will need to dry completely before folding. As a final step, using Talc or DE powder can help absorb trace moisture. Fold the wall part of the material in on all sides, then with two people, pull one side of the pool over to meet the other side.
From here, keep folding in half until you have a long strip, about feet wide. Roll or fold this up into a manageable size. If possible, store at room temperature, and keep it away from any nesting mice, birds, or other critters that may chew holes through the vinyl. Using a soft cloth, warm water, and mild cleaner wipe the inside of your swimming pool, then rinse it and drain it again.
It is important to remove any dirt or anything that can mess with your pool chemistry once you restart it. In your instruction manual should be described how to deconstruct the frame. Just follow the guide and, let the parts completely dry and store them somewhere dry. Also, let your liner dry on air, make sure the water has evaporated and store it in a dry place, after folding it with the help of the instruction manual.
Check how far your filters are gone. If you can manage to clean the filters completely, then you can use them again, but because they are pretty affordable, it is a better option to purchase an Intex pool filter. Here are the values you should aim to reach:. Make sure your water is clean and add winterizing chemicals, along with extra shock and algaecide to keep the water chemistry in a good place.
Also, check it from time to time during winter. Let them circulate for a day. Also, you may read our guide on the Intex pool cleaning and chemicals. Turn off the pump and filter, remove the hoses, and clean them all as thoroughly as possible, then place them in a dry and safe place.
Also, check the instruction manual to see do you need to and how to close your inlet and outlet valves, or plug in the inlet and outlet fitting to the inside of the pool wall.
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