Pool Leak Tips
A clean pool is easier to protect through winter when the cover is secured correctly, and water bags are one of the simplest ways to hold a traditional inground winter cover in place. The important detail is that a water...
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This is your roadmap for closing an above-ground pool without creating problems for the vinyl liner, skimmer, plumbing, or equipment while the pool sits through winter. A good closing is not simply a matter of throwing on a cover and...
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We often forget that a multiport valve has its own winter storage needs because most of the attention during pool closing goes to the pump, filter, heater, and plumbing. Yet leaving the valve in the wrong position can keep the...
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Ready to begin? Yes, you should normally vacuum the pool shortly before winter closing, because the dirt, leaves, insects, and sediment sitting on the bottom will not disappear once the cover goes on. Starting winter with a genuinely clean pool...
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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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