Pool Leak Tips
Let's break it down: yes, it can sometimes be possible to keep a spa open while closing the swimming pool for winter, but the answer depends heavily on how the pool and spa are plumbed. A standalone spa with its...
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The key is to remove the conditions that allow trapped water to freeze inside an autofill line. Simply turning off the pool's automatic water leveler is not always enough because water may remain inside the supply pipe, valve body, backflow...
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The difference between good winter closing and a confusing spring opening often comes down to a few labels made before anything is disconnected, drained, or repositioned. Pool equipment pads can look obvious while everything is running, but several months later...
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The real magic happens during a winter closing when every small water source is accounted for, including one that is easy to forget: the pool autofill. If you fully winterize a pool in a climate where freezing temperatures are possible,...
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We often forget that closing a pool does not make existing problems disappear. A small leak, struggling pump, loose fitting, algae patch, damaged liner, or questionable water balance can sit unnoticed for months while the pool is covered. Fixing the...
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