5 Things to Consider When Closing a Pool

End of summer may be sad for most of us; but it's time to close our pools now. Besides winter pool maintenance, we wanted to list 5 things you should pay attention to when transitioning your pool from active to inactive:

Is Shocking the Pool Necessary Before Closing? 

Shocking the pool when preparing it for winter can be a good start, as it helps eliminate bacteria and pollutants that may affect your pool during the winter. If you're shocking with chlorine, doing so 5-7 days before closing the pool should be sufficient.

Should a Special Stain Remover be Used for Winter?

 Stain removers act as complex builders between surfaces and water. They are typically used on pool surfaces such as copper and iron, which can cause oxidation and pollution. Additionally, they prevent the combination of salt and calcium minerals with pollutants. Their use is especially recommended in pools with high calcium hardness levels and salt-based pools.

Should Chemical Levels be Measured During Winter? 

In most cases, this is not necessary when your pool is covered. However, if your pool has been recently plastered or plastered after construction, pH levels may increase in the first year after closing. In such cases, the pool cover should be removed, and pH and alkalinity tests should be conducted monthly. After adjusting the levels accordingly, the pool cover should be put back on. If your pool cover allows rain and snowmelt to pass through, pH levels can be measured once or twice more during winter.

Is it Necessary to Add Extra Chemicals to the Pool During Winter? 

If the correct amount of chemicals is used relative to the size of the pool, your chemicals should last comfortably during the 6-8 month closed period in winter. However, if your pool has algae while closed, if the pool cover is left open, or if it facilitates the passage of pollutants like sun and dust, these factors may require algae prevention or chlorine shock. The recommended time for this is during the spring when the water begins to warm up. You can meet the extra chemical need by opening half of the pool cover 2-4 weeks before the pool opens.

Should the Pool Water Level be Lowered During Winter?

 In most scenarios, the answer to this question is yes, and it is generally lowered by a certain amount. Quardex Winter Maintenance Product is one of the most consumed chemicals when preparing pools for winter. With this chemical, your pool will go through the entire winter without algae formation, leaving you only to wait for summer to open your pool. For more information and collaborations, you can reach us at the contact addresses provided at the following link: https://www.aeckimya.com.tr/iletisim.php