How to Winterize your Above Ground Pool on the Baquacil System

Balance your swimming pool’s water chemistry before closing it.

This can be done using Baquacil test strips or by submitting a water sample to our water lab. (Tests are FREE with water rewards)

Thoroughly clean your pool

If your pool has algae, you will want to perform an algae treatment before closing the pool.

Lower the water level

The water level should be lowered by 6 Inches below the wall skimmer, and a return plug in the return outlet. Now is the ideal time to install the Aquador Skimmer Closure System. Failure to water the

Drain water out of the skimmer

Remember to drain the water out of the skimmer, remove the skimmer basket, and replace the skimmer lid.

Remove accessories

Remove all the accessories from the swimming pool, such as the pool ladder or steps. Ideally, you should clean the pool steps or ladders before putting them away in storage.

Disconnect Pool Equipment

Drain all water from the pump and tank. If you have a sand filter, Sand can be removed, or the tank can be filled with 1 gallon of Pool Anti-Freeze. Cartridge filters should be removed from the tanks. It is always a good idea to add

a gallon of Pool Anti-Freeze to the pump and tank if it cannot be brought inside.

Add Baquacil Winterizing Chemicals

(10,000 Gallons of water: 1 Gallon of Oxidizer, 1 Pint of CDX + Top Sanitizer up to 50) along with adding Pool Magic Spring + Fall

Secure Your Ice Expansion Pillows

Air pillows or ice expansion pillows can be easily secured to the center of the winter pool cover with the Pillow Pal. You need one square for rounds, 2 squares, or one rectangular for oval pools. This will help prevent damage to your pool and pool walls due

to ice expansion when water freezes. Note: The pillow is a sacrificial item! If it pops after the first freeze, it did its job! If it made it through the winter, you got lucky.

Secure your winter pool cover

Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Winter pool covers should “drape” over the pillow and rest on the surface of the water. Cover should not be pulled taut, and never use jugs as weights. If you have excessive wind, use Pool Cover Clips and/or Winter Seal to prevent the cover from billowing in the wind.

Tips on Storage

To make your invesment last longer clean your solar cover, step, hoses, and accessories with a cover cover or a mild detergent. Never use bleach on your cover/equipment when doing a routine cleaning.

Any Questions?

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