CLOSING YOUR POOL FOR WINTER
Even though you won't be using your pool for a few months, it's not as simple as putting the cover on
and forgetting about it. That's how you'll end up with a green pool. To avoid costly and time consuming repair work when re-opening the pool, here's a few tips to help you out.
- CLEAN THE POOL
Get all the leaves and sticks out of the pool. These can stain your pool if they sit on the bottom for a
long time. Also clear out the skimmer basket and anything caught in the pool pump basket. Use a
flocculant or clarifier to get rid of the smaller particles.
- CLEAN THE FILTER
Use Zodiac's Filter Cleaner and Degreaser to get rid of any clogs and grease in the filter. Backwash
after treating with chemicals. If you have a cartridge filter, take it out and rinse clean.
- BALANCE THE WATER
Get your water tested (we offer a free instore testing service) and make sure the water is at optimal levels. If not, dose accordingly using Zodiac pool chemicals. Shock the pool if necessary.
- USE A LONG LIFE ALGAECIDE AND PHOSPHATE REMOVER
Add Zodiacs Pool Long Life Algaecide and Phosphate Remover to prevent algae growth. Make sure
not to have too much copper in your pool, otherwise staining may occur.
- CHECK EQUIPMENT IS WORKING PROPERLY
Make sure the pump is working and if you have a chlorinator that there is no calcium build up on the
cell. If there is, use Zodiac's Salt Chlorinator Cleaner to remove the calcification. You will want the
pump/filter/chlorinator to run for 3-4hours a day. The chlorinator output can be lowered however
check regularly for a free chlorine reading between 1-2ppm. Adjust the output as required.
- MONITOR OVER WINTER
Over the winter, check the pool water chemistry once every 2 weeks. Check water level and adjust
where necessary. Keep clearing skimmer baskets and it is a good idea to remove the pool cleaner from
the pool to stop it being deteriorated. Also check the filter gauge to see if another backwash is needed.
OR INSTALL A ZODIAC Nature2 Express FOR A YEAR ROUND HASSLE FREE POOL!!
Please note: The above is general advice and does not take into account your individual pool system