WINTERIZING CHEAT SHEET
PARTIAL CLOSURE
STEPS
1.DON'T LOWER THE WATER LEVEL. Keep your water level the same, so your water can continue to circulate and filter through the skimmers on the side of your pool.
2.KEEP YOUR POOL EQUIPMENT RUNNING. If you choose to close your pool for a short time, keep your pool equipment running so on the off chance you have a heatwave, it's ready for you to jump in.
3. BALANCE YOUR WATER CHEMISTRY. If you choose to close your pool partially, you'll want to monitor and test your pool water every two to three weeks. With the fluctuation in temperatures, consider adding stain prevention or algaecide to help keep any algae or scaling at bay.
4.CONTINUE TO CLEAN YOUR POOL. Continually inspect your pool for debris so any fallen leaves or other fallen items don't affect the sanitation of your pool water.
5.ADD A POOL COVER. Adding a pool cover can help keep debris out of the pool and reduce the chance of evaporation of both your chlorine and pool water.
6. REMOVE POOL EQUIPMENT THAT ISN'T NECESSARY FOR WINTER. Consider removing robotic pool cleaners and booster pumps in case of nightly frost.
MONITOR THE WEATHER
With climate change and erratic weather, ensure you have a freeze protection plan in place in the event of a winter storm or power outage.
To help prepare you for the unusual winter storm, consider the following:
1. If weather experts show there's a chance of a cold front or winter storm heading your way, consider a full closure of your pool to help protect your pool equipment and the infrastructure of your pool.
2. If you don't have time to close your pool, we have a Winter Storm Pool Protection article to help you manage your pool in the event of a power outage or during a severe storm.
KEEP YOUR POOL EQUIPMENT FROM FREEZING IN WINTER.
1.Keep your pool pump running
2.Setting your variable speed pool pump to manual mode allows the pump to continue running through the storm.
3.Keeping your pool equipment running during a storm reduces the chance of water freezing in your pool plumbing and damaging your pool equipment.
4. Use your pool automation The Pentair IntelliConnect® Pool Control Monitoring System can track your town's temperature with the built-in AccuWeather® app. When the air temperature is close to freezing, the app will alert your automation system to start running and continue until the cold weather is gone.*IntelliCenter® Pool Control System has air temperature sensors that continually monitor your backyard temperature. When temperatures reach the range of frozen temperatures, the IntelliCenter kicks your pool equipment into high gear to lessen the chance of cracked or frozen equipment.
*If your wireless connection, Internet or the AccuWeather weather service website is not working the freeze protection feature will not be operable
AUTOFILLS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WINTERZIZED AND WATER LEVEL WILL BE MAINTAINED BY A HOSE.
POWER OUTAGE
1 Turn off your breaker.
While you may not have power now, the first thing you should do is turn off all breakers to your pool so that when the power does return, you can assess your pool in a controlled environment before everything turns back on and causes potential havoc.
2 Contact Us.
We can service and assist when the weather does return to normal.
3. Remove lids.
In the event of an atypical snowstorm, frozen pool water expands and it needs a place to go. To avoid cracking and damaging lids, we recommend removing pump pot and filter lids to avoid extra built-up pressure and provide extra space for any ice to go.
4 Open all valves.
Similar to removing lids, opening as many valves as you can, including the air relief valve on top of your filter, relieves pressure on the water that may be expanding within your equipment.
5 Remove all plugs.
Many of your plugs can also be removed to account for expanding water. Remove the pump pot plug, pump volute plug, the drain plugs next to the heater and the plug found at your dial valve. While most frozen plugs can be removed by hand, if needed, use a pair of pliers for extra leverage.
6. Disconnect your motor.
As an extra step of protection, homeowners can disconnect their motor from power, if able.
SEVERE WEATHER
1 Keep your equipment on. In general, moving water is less likely to freeze, that’s why it is essential to keep equipment running and pool pumps circulating even during freezing temperatures.
2. Check your pool pump, pipes and lines. Do you notice any damage or cracks? If so, turn off your pool to avoid further damage. Do note that cracks in frozen pipes and lines won’t leak until they start to thaw.
3. Assess the surface of your water.
The surface of your pool’s water could freeze. As the water freezes, it expands and can start pushing against the tiles of your pool causing them to potentially chip, break or fall off completely. It is important to keep water flowing as long as possible to avoid potential damage caused by ice.
4 Contact Us.
We can service and assist when the weather does return to normal.
DISCLOSURE
The client assumes all liability of maintenance. A professional maintenance technician is recommended to maintain the quality of the work provided by D’Angelico Enterprises, Inc. A lack of care can result in a void of warranty. Please refer to your manufacturer manuals as this guide is a quick reference. Keep track of all maintenance and dates when the maintenance was provided and by what company.